Doctors Stunned After Looking At This X-Ray Of Woman Suffering Joint Pain

A person doing acupuncture on a person’s back, Photo Credit: Unsplash

Acupuncture, a traditional therapy widely used in Asia, involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body in an effort to relieve pain or treat illness. In this case, however, doctors say the gold needles were left behind intentionally as part of her treatment plan, designed to deliver continuous stimulation to the affected area.

But experts warn this practice could come with serious risks. Dr. Ali Guermazi, a radiology professor at Boston University who was not involved in the case, explained that leaving foreign objects in the body can trigger inflammation, infection, or even abscesses.