Xiaoming Cheng

Title: Acupuncture in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Body: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that occurs when a person experiences or witnesses a scary, shocking, frightening, or dangerous event. These stressful or traumatic events often involve situations where life is threatened or serious harm occurs. Children and adults with PTSD may feel anxious or stressed even when they are not in danger.

Overview: Patient may develop PTSD after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as war, natural disaster, sexual assault, physical abuse, or a serious accident. PTSD can leave feeling stressed and scared after the danger is over. It affects life and the people around.

Signs and symptoms:

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Diagnosis and differential diagnosis

Acupuncture differentiation

Treatment window

TCM herb medicine treatment