The Effect of Wet Blood Cupping on C Reactive Protein and Creatine kinase Levels (A Study in Khartoum State)

Abstract

Hejamah refers to wet cupping in Muslims and Arab cultures. It being used for decades and advised by Prophet Mohammed peace be upon him. This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of wet cupping on CRP and CK levels; both have vital role and diagnostic value. The study was carried on forty volunteers at Khartoum cupping centers from April to August (2017), venous blood samples was collected, processed, and analyzed before and after by using of BTs-350 semi-automated chemical analyzer; quantitative methodology was done for the CRP measurement. The obtained results were analyzed statistically by using of SPSS software program. The level of CRP was significantly decreased with p value 0.01.in post cupping compared to pre cupping samples of the same volunteers (mean ±SD:29.48 ±44.97 versus 17.88±27.71 mg/L) While the level of CK was insignificantly different with p value 0.45 in post cupping compared to pre cupping samples of the same volunteers (mean ±SD:80.35±56.38 versus 87.70 ±56.7 U/L).The blood pressure also measured and was significantly decreased with p 0.00 in post cupping compared to pre cupping samples of the same volunteers (mean ±SD:103.06 ±13.13versus 98.03±11.74 mmHg). The results showed no correlation between the CK and CRP in pre and post cupping (r= -0.239, p value 0.155/ r= -0.223, p value 0.184) respectively. In conclusion: blood cupping affects the CRP, BP by decreasing them, and increasing CK level.