Life often brings unexpected acute illnesses. With timely intervention, patients can recover from life-threatening conditions. Below are several acupressure methods for common acute conditions.
1. Pressing Yanglingquan (GB34) for Biliary Colic
Severe pain in the right upper abdomen due to cholecystitis or gallstones may occur. If far from a hospital, patients can locate the tender point just above Yanglingquan on the lateral side of the right lower leg near the head of the fibula. Press this point with both thumbs and massage continuously for 2 minutes, which can effectively relieve pain.>> Vegetarian Elderly Should Prevent Gallstones
2. Pressing Zhiyang (DU9) to Relieve Angina Pectoris
Angina pectoris often presents with chest pressure and suffocation, posing an urgent threat. At such times, hold a 5-fen coin and press its edge firmly on Zhiyang (located below the seventh thoracic vertebra; when lying down with head lowered and arms hanging, the midpoint of the line connecting the lower edges of both scapular angles is this point). Press for 3–6 minutes each time, and angina will subside. Daily regular pressing of Zhiyang 3–4 times can effectively prevent angina attacks.>> What Is Angina Pectoris?
3. Pressing Sanyinjiao (SP6) for Renal Colic
Renal colic is an acute surgical condition caused by urinary tract stones. Due to severe pain, patients suffer greatly. In such cases, use the thumb to press and rub Sanyinjiao (3 cun above the medial malleolus), repeatedly massaging for 3–5 minutes, which can relieve renal colic.>> What Is Renal Colic?
4. Pressing Laogong (PC8) for Hypertension
Patients with sudden hypertension spikes due to anger, rage, or excitement face serious threats to life. At this moment, pressing Laogong (the point where the tip of the middle finger points when making a fist) helps control blood pressure and gradually restore it to normal. Method: Start pressing from Laogong with the thumb, sequentially pressing each fingertip, alternating hands, while maintaining calmness and even breathing.>> Expert Advice from Cardiovascular Specialists to Hypertensive Patients on Summer Health
5. Pressing Hegu (LI4) for Syncope
Syncope caused by heatstroke, stroke, or collapse results in sudden unconsciousness, pale complexion, profuse sweating, and urgent danger. Use the thumb to pinch Hegu (on the web between the thumb and index finger) continuously for 2–3 minutes; syncope will quickly disappear. Then seek medical treatment at a hospital.
Health Reminder: Holding Urine May Cause Micturition Syncope
6. Pressing the Heel to Stop Nasal Bleeding
Nosebleeds easily occur during labor or outdoor activities. When no medication is available and the hospital is far away, quickly pinch the heel (the depression between the ankle joint and calcaneus): pinch the right heel for left-sided nosebleed, and the left heel for right-sided nosebleed—this can stop bleeding.
Nosebleed First Aid – Trauma is the most common cause of nosebleeds. High fever causing dry nasal mucosa and dilated capillaries can also lead to bleeding. Foreign bodies in the nasal cavity and systemic diseases (such as acute infections, blood disorders, deficiencies in vitamins C and K) may all trigger nosebleeds. How should nosebleeds in children be managed? >> Read More
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<p align=right>Editor: Han Bing
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