Health Benefits & Contraindications Flashcards
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In which trimester of pregnancy is wet hijama most strictly contraindicated?
Answer: Throughout all trimesters of pregnancy
Wet hijama is contraindicated throughout all trimesters of pregnancy due to risks of uterine stimulation, bleeding, and harm to the fetus.
Hijama's proposed benefit for dermatological conditions is primarily attributed to which mechanism?
Answer: Improved blood supply and toxin clearance in skin tissues
Enhanced local circulation and lymphatic drainage through hijama is thought to improve skin health by delivering nutrients and clearing metabolic waste.
A patient with a pacemaker requests hijama on their upper back. What should the practitioner do?
Answer: Obtain written physician clearance before any treatment near the device
Patients with implanted cardiac devices require physician clearance before hijama, as manipulation near the device carries risk of interference or complications.
Which respiratory condition has some evidence supporting hijama as a complementary therapy to reduce symptom frequency?
Answer: Bronchial asthma
Some studies and traditional practice support hijama as a complementary approach for reducing the frequency of asthma attacks when used alongside conventional treatment.
Performing hijama on a patient with active cancer is contraindicated primarily because:
Answer: It may stimulate circulation and potentially spread malignant cells
Stimulating blood and lymphatic flow in cancer patients carries a theoretical risk of facilitating spread of malignant cells to other tissues.
Which metabolic benefit is hijama reported to offer for patients with elevated LDL cholesterol?
Answer: Improvement in lipid metabolism through enhanced circulation and liver function
Hijama is proposed to support lipid metabolism by improving circulation and promoting liver function, which plays a key role in cholesterol processing.
A patient reports chronic fatigue syndrome. Which aspect of hijama therapy is most relevant to potential benefit?
Answer: Improved oxygenation and removal of stagnant blood to restore energy
Hijama may help chronic fatigue by improving tissue oxygenation and removing stagnant or deoxygenated blood, potentially restoring cellular energy function.