Question
Where does the blood come out when a child has a fever and ear acupuncture? What are the effects of massage?
Answer
Acupuncture blood-letting therapy is a treatment method where doctors typically insert needles at a point 0.1 inch beside the nail on the radial side of the thumb, known as the Shao Shang point. This therapy is used to treat conditions such as pneumonia, tonsillitis, stroke, coma, and schizophrenia. The triple-edged needle puncture at the Shao Shang point is commonly used for symptoms like high fever, convulsions, rapid breathing, and coma due to severe pneumonia, and can also be combined with the Shang Yang point to treat throat swelling. It is important to note that the wound should be disinfected after needle insertion to avoid bacterial infection. Massage, as an auxiliary therapy, can help alleviate muscle tension and pain, improve blood circulation, but its specific effects may vary from person to person.