Clinical Observations on the Treatment of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome by Blood-letting Puncture and Cupping as Main Therapy
- Author:
Yaguang SONG
;
Jianchun ZHAO
;
Hui YUAN
;
Siyou WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Herpes Zoster Oticus;
Acupuncture-Moxibustion;
Plum-Blossom Needle Therapy;
Cupping Therapy
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2005;3(2):42-45
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Purpose: To investigate the clinical efficacy of blood-letting puncture and cupping in cooperation with acupuncture and moxibustion for treating Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Atreatment group of 32 cases was treated by blood-letting puncture with plum-blossom needle and cupping in cooperation with acupuncture and moxibustion and a control group of 32 cases,with acupuncture and moxibustion, and andaciclovir. Results and conclusion: The cure and marked effectiveness rate was 81.2% in the treatment group and 56.2% in the control group after 4 courses of treatment. It was higher in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). The short-term otalgia-relieving rate was also significantly higher in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.01).
