Can acupuncture lead to hemiplegia?

Acupuncture may cause hemiplegia, but the probability is low. It is usually caused by brain diseases, improper acupuncture operation or individual differences. Acupuncture treatment should be selected from regular medical institutions, medical history should be informed, and physical condition should be closely observed after treatment. Acupuncture may cause hemiplegia, but the probability is low. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine method that treats diseases by stimulating acupoints on the body. Although acupuncture has been widely used in clinical practice and has been shown to be safe and effective, there may be adverse effects in some cases, including hemiplegia. Hemiplegia is a neurological disorder that causes paralysis of one side of the body, usually due to vascular disease or damage to the brain. Although acupuncture itself does not directly cause vascular disease or damage to the brain, in some cases acupuncture may stimulate blood vessels or nerves in the brain, resulting in hemiplegia. The following are some of the conditions that may lead to hemiplegia after acupuncture: 1. The patient has a brain disease: If the patient suffers from brain diseases, such as brain tumors, cerebrovascular diseases, etc., acupuncture may stimulate the blood vessels or nerves of the brain, resulting in hemiplegia. 2. Improper acupuncture operation: If the acupuncture operation is improper, such as improper depth, angle, frequency, etc., it may stimulate the blood vessels or nerves of the brain, resulting in hemiplegia. 3. Individual differences of patients: Each person's physical condition and reaction to acupuncture vary, and some patients may be allergic or intolerant to acupuncture, leading to hemiplegia. Although acupuncture may cause hemiplegia, the probability of this happening is low. During acupuncture treatment, the doctor will make a detailed assessment of the patient, including medical history, physical examination and necessary laboratory tests, to ensure that the patient is suitable for acupuncture treatment. In addition, the doctor will strictly follow the operating procedures of acupuncture treatment and closely observe the patient's reaction. If abnormal conditions occur, timely measures will be taken. In short, acupuncture may cause hemiplegia, but the probability of this happening is low. When acupuncture treatment is performed, patients should choose a regular medical institution and inform the doctor of their medical history and allergy history so that the doctor can evaluate and treat them. In addition, patients should closely observe their physical condition after acupuncture treatment and seek medical attention in case of abnormal conditions.