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What is Chinese Cupping? Cupping is a method of treating disease that is caused by local congestion. A partial vacuum is created in a cupping jar, usually by means of heat, which is then applied directly to the skin.
Reasons Taken
5 patients in the community are having or have had Chinese Cupping.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 2 | 40% |
| Don't know | 1 | 20% |
| General health | 1 | 20% |
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 2 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Moderate | 100% | 2 |
|---|
Other
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 50% | 1 |
| Mild | 0% | 0 |
| None | 50% | 1 |
Top reported side-effects include: Slight bruising on back
Summary results are based on 2 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 2)
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- ALS Boy
- Mouth/throat: mild
- Arms: moderate
- Chest: none
- Legs: moderate
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by ALS Boy
Oct 18, 2008
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsModerate
- Other
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