The dangers of cupping in the head

What are the risks of cupping in the head?

Cupping is between the benefits and risks and the lack of guarantee of its consequences, so what are the risks of cupping in the head? Here is the answer in the article.

The dangers of cupping in the head

Cupping therapy is one of the methods of alternative medicine treatment spread in all countries of the world, and it is applied to different areas of the body to remove the spoiled blood through incisions in the skin or by suction system using special cups that may be made of glass, silicone or bamboo. But what are the risks of cupping in the head? Read on to find out more:

The dangers of cupping in the head

While cupping is one of the safe treatments if it is done in the right way and in the right place, there are a range of effects and risks that may affect people after cupping, and it should be noted that there are parts of the body that are more dangerous and sensitive than other parts, the cupping of the parties is not the same as cupping Head.

Among the risks of cupping in the head that may appear on some people after performing cupping in the head area are the following:

1. Skull hemorrhage

Intracranial hemorrhage is one of the rare risks that may occur after cupping on the scalp directly. The bleeding occurs as a result of the excessive expansion of the blood vessels in the brain resulting from cupping that increases blood flow.

2. Anemia

One of the risks that may result after repeated cupping, especially wet cupping, as each time a certain amount of blood is lost and continuing cupping may lead or increase the possibility of anemia.

3. Disease spread

Failure to sterilize the instruments used by cupping between different patients leads to blood contamination and transmission of some blood-borne diseases, such as: hepatitis B and C.

4. Exacerbation of skin problems

Cupping may result in a continuous change in the color of the skin for a period of weeks, and the appearance of scars, burns and infections in the head area, and exacerbation of eczema and psoriasis problems.

Side effects of cupping in the head

In addition to the risks of cupping in the head, a group of minor effects may appear in most of those undergoing cupping treatment during or immediately after treatment, and these effects include the following: dizziness, dizziness, nausea, general body fatigue, insomnia , and fainting.

How effective is cupping in the head?

There are no high-quality studies on the effectiveness of cupping in the head, but cupping can contribute to relaxation and relieve pain and tension in the head, face and neck area, especially people who suffer from problems with the lymphatic system that affect the head, face and neck area directly, and that is by alleviating the :

  • Congestion caused by thyroiditis.
  • headache attacks;
  • Migraine symptoms .
  • Symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

Warnings about the use of cupping

There is a group of people, sick cases and conditions that should not be adopted as a treatment method, including:

  1. Children and the elderly.
  2. People with areas of abnormal skin whether it is inflamed, irritated, or broken, skin over arteries, veins, lymph nodes, fractures, or eyes.
  3. People who take anticoagulant medications, which are the same blood thinners, for fear of bleeding and anemia.
  4. Pregnant women throughout pregnancy, especially in the abdomen and lower back.
  5. Those with some sick conditions, such as:
    • Bleeding disorders such as hemophilia, and blood clotting problems such as deep vein thrombosis or a history of stroke.
    • Skin diseases including eczema and psoriasis.
    • epileptic fits ;
    • cancer.
    • Some heart diseases.

source : wikipedia

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