Effects of Guoshu acupoint pressure therapy on acute mastitis during lactation.
- Author:
Shui-Bo GAO
1
;
Hong WU
;
Cheng-Shun GAO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupressure; Acupuncture Points; Adult; Female; Humans; Lactation; Mastitis; therapy
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2012;32(9):833-834
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo observe the clinical effect of Guoshu acupoint pressure therapy on acute mastitis during lactation.
METHODSFifteen cases suffered from acute lactation mastitis were treated with Guoshu acupoint pressure therapy, that is, firstly with lifting and flicking reduction at "Taiji" and "Xuepen" point, whose intensity was varied from patient's physical fitness. Subsequently, the patients were treated with flame therapy induced by distillate spirit, once each day.
RESULTSAfter the treatment, all the patients were cured completely in from 1 to 5 days, with an average of 2.5 days.
CONCLUSIONGuoshu acupoint pressure therapy is effective on acute mastitis during lactation.
