Harnblasenfunktionsstörungen aus der Sicht der Akupunktur

Functional disorders of the urinary bladder of various types as an indication can be very receptive to reflex therapy and regulative treatment — especially without causing side effects — once pathological findings in organs have been excluded. This report focuses on acupuncture with moxibustion in reference to interference fields or blocking patterns of the spinal column. Stress incontinence has proven to be an ideal indication for acupuncture and neural therapy. Grade 1 stress incontinence still presents a clear indication for acupuncture. Grade 2 is treatable in parallel with physiotherapy, while grade 3 is a contraindication for acupuncture and requires surgical intervention. Treatment possibilities for nocturnal enuresis and irritable bladder syndrome caused by interference fields are illustrated by case reports.