Acupressure may take the edge off uncomfortable bladder exams

This study tested whether acupressure — a technique that applies pressure to specific points on the body — can reduce pain, anxiety, and stabilize heart rate and blood pressure in people undergoing urodynamics, a test that checks how well the bladder works. Sixty-eight adults were randomly assigned to receive acupressure or routine care before the procedure. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, and vital signs right after the test and 15 minutes later. If acupressure helps, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to make this uncomfortable exam easier to tolerate.