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Will acupuncture alleviate your acid reflux or digestive disorder?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Acid reflux: Acupuncture is not usually effective in acid reflux or digestive disorders. It is important to see your physician concerning a thorough physical to determine the cause of the acid reflux and then administer proper treatment.
Answered 10/3/2016
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It can be: Acupuncture may be beneficial for a number of digestive issues. This may be approached from auricular (ear), localized and major enery moving (meridians) protocols. For severe abdominal pain - seek emergent medical evaluation before seeking acupuncture as a solution.
Answered 11/28/2017
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