What is Hijama (Cupping Therapy)?
Hijama, cupping therapy, or wet cupping is a type of alternative medicine that involves:
- Putting special cups at various regions of the body.
- The cups draw out blood with a suction effect.
- This ancient practice is known to purify the blood, ease pain, and promote healing.
Find a hijama center near you with oladoc
oladoc helps you book appointments with the best hijama specialists available for cupping therapy at hijama centers near you. You can use the “Doctors Near Me” filter to narrow down results for hijama specialists in your area and easily schedule your hijama appointments online.
What to expect from hijama?
Before getting hijama in Video Consultation you should consider the following important details regarding the procedure:
- The procedure is beneficial for overall health.
- There’s no need to be anxious as the procedure rarely causes pain.
- You can expect to see round, red shaped marks on your body after the procedure that fade away on their own after 2 weeks.
- In a single hijama session 100-200ml of blood may be removed from the body. This varies based on the number of cups used.
Hijama benefits
Hijama provides the following health benefits:
- Improves blood circulation.
- Helps in pain management.
- Aids in the management of skin conditions such as acne.
- Helps manage high blood pressure (hypertension).
- Detoxifies and purifies the blood.
- Boosts immunity.
- Alleviates digestive discomfort and bloating issues.
- Reduces muscle tension.
Are there any risks of hijama?
Hijama carries certain risks which are:
- Mild discomfort
- Bruising
- Dizziness
- Scarring
In rare cases, hijama may lead to an infection. This can happen if the equipment used hasn’t been properly sterilized.
Does hijama hurt?
The hijama procedure may be intimidating for new patients but surprisingly it does not hurt. In fact, hijama is widely considered to be a painless procedure. 90% of patients do not feel any pain when undergoing hijama therapy. However, mild discomfort resembling a tightness or tickling sensation is common.
Book an appointment with a hijama specialist in Video Consultation
oladoc provides a comprehensive list of certified hijama specialists in Video Consultation who are highly trained and experienced in performing cupping therapy.
We encourage you to only get hijama from licensed professionals to minimize the risk of infection and other undesirable side effects. Such risks can be mitigated by using online healthcare platforms such as oladoc for appointment booking. oladoc is the most trusted platform for booking doctor appointments in Pakistan with over 300,000+ positive reviews from patients.
To book an appointment with the best hijama specialist in Video Consultation in a safe, convenient, and easy way click the “Book Appointment” button next to any of the hijama specialists above and schedule your appointments within minutes. You can also download the oladoc app or call our helpline number 04238900939 to book your hijama appointments.
