A Case in which Acupuncture was Used to Treat Nonspecific Complaints Arising after Surgery for Colorectal Cancer
10.3777/jjsam.54.179
- VernacularTitle:大腸癌手術後に生じた不定愁訴に対するはり治療の一症例
- Author:
Akira KINUTA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
colorectal cancer operation;
acupuncture;
postsurgical impaired function;
nonspecific complaint;
Taikyoku therapy
- From:Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2004;54(2):179-185
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
Dietary habits in Japan have become more westernized in recent years. An increasing number of people are developing colorectal cancer, which may be considered a lifestyle disease. Moreover, many people develop post-operative problems following surgery for colorectal cancer. We present a patient who complained of excessive bowel movements and various nonspecific complaints after surgery for colorectal cancer. We performed acupuncture treatments, and in order to objectively examine changes in symptoms as well as to document the usefulness of acupuncture treatment, we used a health chart produced by the Nonspecific Symptoms Team, Research Department of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion. We performed tanshijutsu (treatment in which the practitioner continues holding the needle from insertion until removal), which included zuishou (therapy based on the symptoms), taikyoku (basic meridian points for total body adjustment according to the Kurono style), and topical therapies using 30mm 18-gauge needles. In total, 14 treatments were administered. The results objectively demonstrated the usefulness of acupuncture in treating the patient's postsurgical nonspecific complaints. Moreover, the acupuncture treatments were also effective in improving the patient's bowel problems. These findings suggest that acupuncture may be a useful method of postoperative care.
