Can acupuncture treat cysts?

Acupuncture cannot directly treat cysts, but it can be used as an auxiliary treatment tool in specific circumstances. The appropriate method should be selected based on the doctor's professional judgment.

Cysts are common lesions that are usually filled with liquid, semi-solid or gas. They are divided into many types according to their location and properties, such as skin cysts, ovarian cysts or liver cysts. Different types of cysts have their own treatment methods. As a minimally invasive tool, acupuncture is mainly used to improve soft tissue strain, fibrosis, etc., not for the cyst itself.

In some cases, the cyst may be associated with inflammation or adhesion of the surrounding tissues, and acupuncture can be used to loosen the tension of this tissue and relieve the symptoms caused by the cyst. However, it cannot change the existence of the cyst, nor can it remove the contents of the cyst or prevent the cyst from growing. The effect of simply relying on acupuncture to treat cysts is limited, and the treatment of cysts, such as puncture drainage, drug therapy or surgical resection, depends on the nature and condition of the cyst.

If you have cyst-related symptoms, such as persistent pain, infection, or pressure, it is recommended that you seek medical attention promptly, have imaging tests or blood tests to clarify your condition, and develop a scientific treatment plan under the guidance of a doctor. Do not choose a treatment method without professional evaluation to avoid delaying the condition.