State-of-the-art: Acupuncture to treat nausea and vomiting
In a published review, the effectiveness of acupuncture was evaluated in postoperative nausea and vomiting, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting.
Postoperative nausea and vomiting
- 26 studies
- Acupuncture-point stimulation was effective for both nausea and vomiting.
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
- Results of 11 trials differ based on the type of acupuncture used.
- Acupressure appears effective for first-day nausea.
- Electroacupuncture was effective for first-day vomiting.
- Noninvasive electrostimulation was no more effective than placebo for any outcome.
Pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting
- Results were mixed.
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