Q: What problems can be treated by acupuncture?

A: The World Health Organization has said that acupuncture is suitable for treating the following:

Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders Toothaches, pain after tooth extraction, earaches, sinus inflammation, nasal inflammation or dryness.

Respiratory Disorders Uncomplicated bronchial asthma in children or adults.

Gastrointestinal Disorders Digestive tract problems, hiccups inflammation of the stomach, chronic duodenal ulcers, inflammation of the colon, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery caused by certain bacteria.

Eye Disorders Inflammation of the conjunctiva, inflammation of the central retina, nearsightedness (in children), and uncomplicated cataracts.

Nervous System and Muscular disorders Headaches, migraines, certain facial paralysis or nerve pain, partial weakness after a stoke, inflammation of nerve endings, bed wetting, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, sciatica, low back pain, and osteoarthritis.