Points cited for Discomfort Urination How often each point appears across the 6 entries ranked highest for Discomfort Urination. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.
BL28 Bladder Shu Point Bladder Meridian 5 of 6 CV03 Central Pivot Conception Vessel 5 of 6 SP09 Yin Mound Spring Spleen Meridian 5 of 6 BL23 Kidney Shu Point Bladder Meridian 1 of 6 BL39 Outside Of The Crease Bladder Meridian 1 of 6 CV06 Sea Of Qi Conception Vessel 1 of 6 CVC09 San Jiao Auricular Points 1 of 6 CYC11 Kidney Auricular Points 1 of 6 CYC13 Bladder Auricular Points 1 of 6 GV20 100 Convergences Governing Vessel 1 of 6 IAC03 Sympathetic Auricular Points 1 of 6 KD06 Shining Sea Kidney Meridian 1 of 6 No study in this index covers Discomfort Urination Every protocol below comes from a clinical text or a website. Nothing here has a published trial behind it, so no two independent sources have been shown to agree. How often that happens
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Protocol (6 points) 90% CVC09 · CYC11 · CYC13 · IAC03 · TF10 · TR01
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points
🇨🇳 Chinese: 三焦 (sān jiāo)
🎯 Location: At the middle area from the inferior and lateral edge of the hole of the External Auditory Canal to the Nervous Subcortex. This is where the mixed branches of the Facial nerve, Vagus nerve and Glossopharyngeal nerve exit.
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
🛡️ Treats: Tinnitus , Constipation , Toothache , Edema , Facial Spasm
Text or case report Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.
Dong Y, Long D, Fang B, Song S, Liao P, Li T, Li L.. Auricular Acupressure for Preventing Postoperative Catheter‐Related Bladder Discomfort in Male Patients Undergoing Spinal Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nursing research and practice, 2026
Protocol (4 points) 70% SP09 · BL28 · BL39 · CV03
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 陰陵泉 (yīn líng quán)
🎯 Location: On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia in the depression the posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of knee inflammation.
🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest , Fever , Diarrhea , Shortness of Breath , Jaundice
Website Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it.
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Protocol (5 points) 70% SP09 · BL23 · BL28 · KD06 · CV03
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 陰陵泉 (yīn líng quán)
🎯 Location: On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia in the depression the posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of knee inflammation.
🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest , Fever , Diarrhea , Shortness of Breath , Jaundice
Website Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it.
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Protocol (6 points) 70% ST36 · SP09 · BL28 · CV03 · CV06 · GV20
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)
🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.
⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.
🛡️ Treats: Cough , Fever , Poor Appetite , Diarrhea , Shortness of Breath
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Protocol (4 points) 70% SP09 · BL28 · LV02 · CV03
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 陰陵泉 (yīn líng quán)
🎯 Location: On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia in the depression the posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of knee inflammation.
🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest , Fever , Diarrhea , Shortness of Breath , Jaundice
Website Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it.
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Protocol (5 points) 70% SP06 · SP09 · SP10 · BL28 · CV03
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🗺️ Meridian: Spleen Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 三陰交 (sān yīn jiāo)
🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths directly above the tip of the medial malleolus posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.
🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea , Dizziness , Tinnitus , Palpitations , Abdominal Bloating
Website Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it.
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Buy Using Acupoints for Discomfort Urination Self-Treatment Guidelines Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes Treat 2-3 times daily for best results When to Seek Professional Help Severe or persistent Discomfort Urination Symptoms worsen despite treatment If you have underlying health conditions Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.
