Short answer: hijama is very safe when three things are in place — a doctor’s screening first, single-use sterile equipment, and clear aftercare. Reviews of hundreds of clinical trials report a very low rate of side effects, mostly mild and temporary. At our clinic every patient is examined by Dr. Saeedul Hasan Siddiqui, nothing that touches your skin is ever reused, and you go home with written aftercare and phone support.
Before anything starts, you will see your sealed cups and blades opened in front of you. Your therapist wears gloves, and only the area being treated is uncovered.
The cupping is done by Dr. Siddiqui or our trained therapists under his supervision — female therapists for women.
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| Situation | Wet cupping (hijama) | Dry cupping |
|---|---|---|
| Blood thinners or a bleeding/clotting disorder | Not done | Ask the doctor |
| Pregnancy | Not done | Not done |
| Active skin infection, eczema flare or open wound at the site | Not on that area | Not on that area |
| Uncontrolled diabetes | Not done | Ask the doctor |
| Controlled diabetes | Often yes, with care — bring sugar readings | Usually yes |
| Severe anaemia or chemotherapy | Not done | Ask the doctor |
| Recent surgery in the area | Not on that area | Not on that area |
| Children under 12 | Only if referred by a doctor | Only if referred by a doctor |
| During your period | We usually wait | Sometimes, for pain |
Always tell us every medicine and supplement you take. Never stop a prescribed medicine for a cupping session.
Most problems after cupping come from aftercare, not from the session itself — so these simple steps matter.
Choose when your session was to see what is fine now and what should wait.
Full guide: session and aftercare.
The marks are a controlled bruise, and they fade. What we watch for is infection, and that risk is managed by using nothing twice and by telling you exactly what to do for the next two days.
Large reviews of cupping trials report a very good safety record when it is done properly.
A review of 135 randomised trials found cupping — alone or combined with other treatment — effective for conditions including herpes zoster, facial paralysis, acne and cervical spondylosis, with no serious side effects reported.
A review of 22 studies found evidence that cupping improves soft-tissue flexibility and supports its use for back and neck pain, with a very low rate of side effects.
A meta-analysis of 18 trials found cupping reduced neck pain and improved function compared with no treatment. Side effects were mostly mild and temporary.
Yes — done by trained hands with single-use equipment on a properly screened patient, the risks are low and side effects are mostly mild and temporary. That is why every session starts with the doctor’s consultation.
Round marks that fade in about 7–10 days, mild tenderness for a day or two, and occasionally light-headedness during the session. See side effects.
The main risk in wet cupping is infection at the tiny scratches. We prevent it with single-use blades and cups, gloves, cleaning the site before and after, and written aftercare.
Never. Every cup and blade is single-use and opened in front of you.
Controlled diabetes, often yes, with care around healing — bring recent sugar readings. Uncontrolled diabetes, not until it is controlled.
No — we do not treat during pregnancy. Tell us if there is any chance you are pregnant.
Wet cupping is not done on blood thinners. Tell us what you take; never stop a prescribed medicine for cupping.
Dr. Siddiqui examines every patient first; the cupping is then done by him or our trained therapists under his supervision.
Tell us straight away — we stop, lay you flat and give you water. It passes quickly; eating lightly beforehand helps prevent it.
If redness spreads, there is pus, fever, worsening pain, or a mark has not faded after 14 days. Call +91 99117 66622.
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