CHP Health Benefits & Contraindications 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which immunological benefit has been proposed for regular hijama therapy?
- Permanent suppression of the immune response
- Stimulation of immune cell activity and improved immune surveillance (Correct answer)
- Reduction of white blood cell counts to baseline
- Elimination of autoimmune responses
Correct answer: Stimulation of immune cell activity and improved immune surveillance
Hijama is proposed to stimulate immune function by activating macrophages and improving the body's overall immune surveillance capacity.
Question 2: A patient with active tuberculosis requests hijama. What is the correct response?
- Proceed but use dry cupping only
- Defer treatment until the infection is fully resolved and cleared by physician (Correct answer)
- Treat areas away from the lungs without restriction
- Perform hijama to boost immunity against the infection
Correct answer: Defer treatment until the infection is fully resolved and cleared by physician
Active infectious diseases like tuberculosis are a systemic contraindication; treatment must be deferred until the patient is cleared by their physician.
Question 3: Hijama has been studied for its potential benefit in managing which common musculoskeletal condition?
- Compound fractures
- Chronic lower back pain (Correct answer)
- Spinal cord injuries
- Bone marrow disorders
Correct answer: Chronic lower back pain
Multiple studies have examined hijama's role in reducing chronic lower back pain through improved circulation and muscle relaxation.
Question 4: Which hematological disorder makes wet hijama absolutely contraindicated due to uncontrolled bleeding risk?
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Hemophilia (Correct answer)
- Polycythemia vera
- Sickle cell trait (carrier)
Correct answer: Hemophilia
Hemophilia causes a severe deficiency in clotting factors, making any procedure that causes bleeding extremely dangerous.
Question 5: What neurological benefit is hijama claimed to offer for migraine sufferers?
- Permanent destruction of trigeminal nerve fibers
- Reduction in frequency and intensity of migraine episodes (Correct answer)
- Surgical-level relief equivalent to nerve blocks
- Elimination of aura symptoms only
Correct answer: Reduction in frequency and intensity of migraine episodes
Hijama applied to specific points, particularly on the head and neck, has been reported to reduce migraine frequency and intensity in some patients.
Question 6: A practitioner notices a patient has uncontrolled diabetes with a blood glucose of 380 mg/dL. What is the appropriate action?
- Proceed with hijama as it will help lower blood sugar
- Postpone the session and refer to physician for glucose stabilization (Correct answer)
- Limit the session to one cup only
- Treat using dry cupping exclusively with no incisions
Correct answer: Postpone the session and refer to physician for glucose stabilization
Poorly controlled diabetes impairs wound healing and immune response, making wet hijama unsafe until glucose levels are stabilized under medical supervision.
Question 7: Which benefit of hijama is associated with its reported effect on the lymphatic system?
- Increased lymph node size
- Enhanced removal of metabolic waste and toxins from tissues (Correct answer)
- Reduction of lymphocyte production
- Prevention of lymphatic vessel formation
Correct answer: Enhanced removal of metabolic waste and toxins from tissues
Hijama is proposed to enhance lymphatic drainage, facilitating the removal of metabolic byproducts and cellular waste from tissues.
CHP Health Benefits & Contraindications 3
Which immunological benefit has been proposed for regular hijama therapy?