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Acupuncture Points for Renal Failure End-stage

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Renal Failure End-stage:

Constipation ChronicFatigue ChronicFatigue HemodialysisHemodialysis Complication

Points cited for Renal Failure End-stage

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Renal Failure End-stage. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian2 of 2
  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • CV06Sea Of QiConception Vessel1 of 2
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • HT07Spirit GateHeart Meridian1 of 2
  • KD01Bubbling SpringKidney Meridian1 of 2
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian1 of 2
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian1 of 2
  • SP15Great HorizontalSpleen Meridian1 of 2

No study in this index covers Renal Failure End-stage

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

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (6 points)

90%

ST36 · SP06 · HT07 · BL23 · KD01 · GB34

Fatigue ChronicFatigue HemodialysisRenal Failure End-stage
Point 1 of 6

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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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

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Sabouhi Fakhri et al.. Effect of acupressure on fatigue in patients on hemodialysis.. Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery research, 2014

Protocol (5 points)

90%

LI04 · ST36 · SP15 · LV03 · CV06

Constipation ChronicHemodialysis ComplicationRenal Failure End-stage
Point 1 of 5

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ 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: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Abbasi Parivash et al.. Effect of acupressure on constipation in patients undergoing hemodialysis: A randomized double-blind controlled clinical trial.. Avicenna journal of phytomedicine, 2024
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Using Acupoints for Renal Failure End-stage

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 Renal Failure End-stage
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.