Therapeutic Observation of Electroacupuncture for Functional Constipation
10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2015.03.0214
- VernacularTitle:电针治疗功能性便秘疗效观察
- Author:
Huafang XU
;
Hongxing ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture therapy;
Electroacupuncture;
Constipation,Functional;
NOS;
5-HT
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2015;(3):214-217
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture in treating functional constipation. Method Sixty patients with functional constipation were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 30 in each group. The treatment group was intervened by electroacupuncture, while the control group was by sham-electroacupuncture. The Clinic Constipation Score (CCS), therapeutic efficacy index, plasma NOS, and plasma 5-HT were observed before and after intervention.Result The CCS was changed significantly after intervention in both groups (P<0.05). After intervention, there was a significant difference in comparing the CCS between the two groups (P<0.05). The total effective rate was 93.3% in the treatment group versus 66.7% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). The NOS and 5-HT contents were changed significantly after intervention in both groups (P<0.05). After intervention, there were significant differences in comparing the NOS and 5-HT contents between the two groups (P<0.05).Conclusion Electroacupuncture is an effective approach in treating functional constipation, and it can improve NOS and 5-HT contents in gastrointestinal tract.
