Points cited for Urinary Retention Post-hemorrhoidectomy
How often each point appears across the 3 entries ranked highest for Urinary Retention Post-hemorrhoidectomy. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.
🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV04.
⚠️ 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.
Corroborated by a second study. CV04, CV06, CV08 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.56434/j.arch.esp.urol.20257809.157 ↗
🎯 Location: On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication. Bleeding in pregnancy requires obstetric assessment.
Corroborated by a second study. CV04, CV06, CV08 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.024179 ↗
🎯 Location: On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths below umbilicus.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication. Empty the bladder before needling.
Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.
Li Ning et al.. [Clinical observation of urinary retention after hemorrhoid and fistula operation treated with suspen-ding moxibustion].. Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 2010
Substantiated by a study. CV03, CV06 also appear in a study-reported protocol for the same search. That study did not test this prescription. doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.024179 ↗
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Using Acupoints for Urinary Retention Post-hemorrhoidectomy
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 Urinary Retention Post-hemorrhoidectomy
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions
Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.
