Effects of acupuncture on peripheral circulation disturbance in patients with collagen disease.
10.3777/jjsam.40.254
- VernacularTitle:こう原病の末梢循環障害に対する針刺激の効果
- Author:
Takahiko ONO
;
Yoshinori YOSHIDA
;
Heibun SOU
;
Katsuhiko MATSUMOTO
;
Chiaki NAGASE
;
Akihiro FUJIOKA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
1990;40(3):254-258
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
Laser-Doppler velocimetry was used to evaluate the effects of acupuncture stimulation on peripheral circulation disturbance in patients with collagen disease, progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The response to acupuncture stimulation to shou-san-li was recorded in 8 patients with PSS and 6 patients with SLE. The digital pitting scars and Raynaud's phenomenon were observed in all the patients. The mean of laser-Doppler flow values in fingertips at room temperature 23°C was 4.83 (V) in normals (n=11), 2.82 (V) in patients (n=14). Patient group showed significantly lower values than normals (p<0.01). Ten minutes after acupuncture stimulation to shou-san-li, the flow values increased in 7, and decreased in 1 out of 13 patients (p<0.05). In normals no significant change was observed after the same stimulation. Present data suggest that the acupuncture therapy to the patients with PSS or SLE who suffered from peripheral circulation disturbance is effective.
