According to the World Health Organization, acupuncture can be suitable for the following disorders:
Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders - Toothaches, pain after tooth extraction, ear-aches, sinus inflammation, nasal inflammation or dryness. Respiratory Disorders - Uncomplicated bronchial asthma in children or adults. Gastrointestinal Disorders - Digestive tract problems, hiccups, inflammation of the stomach, chronic duodenal ulcers, inflammation of the colon, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery caused by certain bacteria. Eye Disorders - Inflammation of the conjunctiva, inflammation of the central retina, nearsightedness (in children), and uncomplicated cataracts. Nervous System and Muscular Disorders - Headaches, migraines, certain facial paralysis or nerve pain, partial weakness after a stroke, inflammation of nerve endings, bed wetting, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, sciatica, low back pain, and osteoarthritis.