Clinical Observation on Treatment of Cervical Vertigo by Needling Acupoint Baihui (DU-20)
- VernacularTitle:针刺百会治疗颈性眩晕疗效观察
- Author:
Yuhui WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Baihui acupoint (DU-20);
Cervical vertigo;
Acupuncture
- From:
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2008;30(4):293-294
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of treating cervical vertigo by needling acupoint Baihui (DU-20).Methods:Two groups were setup for observation.One group served as a treatment group and was treated by needling Baihui (DU-20);the other group served as a control group and was treated by western medicine.Results After being treated for two therapeutic courses,the cured rate was 34.92% in the treatment group and 17.46% in the control group,with a significant difference between the two group (P＜0.05) .Conclusion Needling acupoint baihui (DU-20) is an ideal therapy with a short therapeutic course,no adverse effect and reliable therapeutic effect for cervical vertigo.
