Fortschr Med. 1978 May; 96(17): 901-2.

[Therapeutic acupuncture in gastroenterology]

Weissmann R.

Acupuncture today has more and more become accepted as an effective therapeutic method and has long overcome the savour of hypnosis and suggestion. For patients suffering from chronic pain due to a variety of conditions, particularly functional diseases, this method often proves to be the only help. We recommend to use acupuncture following extensive diagnostic measures. There is no risk for the patient; a good deal of benefit, however, can be expected.