What is Acupuncture Electronic Stimulated?
Category: Procedures
Generic name: Acupuncture
Electroacupuncture is a form of acupuncture in which pairs of acupuncture needles are attached to a device that generates continuous electric pulses between them. Another term is Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (PENS).
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 9 | 6 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 6 | 5 | |
| Muscle pain | 5 | 1 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 3 | 5 | |
| Headaches | 2 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 14 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Acupuncture Electronic Stimulated
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Headaches | 1 | |
| Injection site pain | 1 | |
| Muscle soreness | 1 | |
| Tension headache | 1 |
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