The Role of Acupuncture and Its Related Mechanism in Treating Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome.
Hao WangJiwei ZhangDongyue MaZiwei ZhaoPublished in: International journal of general medicine (2023)
Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is one of the most common diseases in urology, and its prevalence has been increasing, causing serious urogenital problems in men. Several targeted oral drug therapies exist to treat the pelvic pain experienced in this disease. However, these therapies may have potential adverse effects, and due to the unique location of the prostate, delivery of medications to the target lesion is difficult. Consequently, many patients seek alternative therapies. Acupuncture is a well-established treatment method in traditional Chinese medicine that can improve CP/CPPS symptoms and reduce pain. However, previous systematic reviews overlooked the significance of the characteristics and mechanisms of acupuncture therapy. This study aimed to summarize the characteristics and benefits of acupuncture therapy for CP/CPPS based on relevant literature and predict and analyze its related mechanisms.
Keyphrases
- systematic review
- chronic pain
- rectal cancer
- end stage renal disease
- pain management
- drug induced
- chronic kidney disease
- neuropathic pain
- mental health
- newly diagnosed
- randomized controlled trial
- stem cells
- depressive symptoms
- physical activity
- spinal cord
- patient reported outcomes
- replacement therapy
- benign prostatic hyperplasia
- combination therapy