Clinical Observation of Acupuncture Therapy for Postherpetic Neuralgia
10.1007/s11726-011-0486-4
- VernacularTitle:针刺治疗带状疱疹后遗神经痛临床观察
- Author:
Xiangjun FANG
;
Yuanchun XIAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Herpes Zoster;
Neuralgia,Postherpetic
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2011;09(2):113-115
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture therapy for postherpetic neuralgia in the elders. Methods: Twenty-four cases of postherpetic neuralgia were randomized into two groups, an acupuncture group in which 12 cases were treated by acupuncture at Jiaji (Ex-B 2) on the diseased side, and a medication group in which 12 cases were treated by oral obtundent and intramuscular injection of neurotrophic drugs. Results: After four-week treatments, the total effective rate was 91.6% in the acupuncture group and 83.3% in the medication group. Conclusion: Acupuncture can significantly relieve postherpetic neuralgia, with better effects than medication.
