Clinical observation on yintang (Ex-HN 3) point-injection for treatment of obstinate hiccup.
- Author:
Hong-xia CHANG
1
;
Lei HOU
;
Yan FENG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; Brain Diseases; Hiccup; Humans; Injections
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2005;25(3):169-170
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo search for an effective method for treatment of obstinate hiccup.
METHODSNinety cases of obstinate hiccup secondary to cerebral diseases were randomly divided into 3 groups, 30 cases in each group. Group A were treated by injection of compound chlorpromazine into Yintang (Ex-HN 3), group B by intramuscular injection of compound chlorpromazine and group C by acupuncture at Yintang (Ex-HN 3). Their therapeutic effects were compared.
RESULTSThe effective rate was 93.3% in the group A, 10.0% in the group B and 30.0% in the group C, the group A being better than the group B and the group C (P < 0.01).
CONCLUSIONInjection of compound chlorpromazine into Yintang (Ex-HN 3) has a significant therapeutic effect on obstinate hiccup.
