Treatment of 28 Cases of Post-herpetic Neuralgia by Local Encircled Needling Method
- Author:
Yuanzheng SUN
;
Jinyun MA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Herpes Zoster;
Electroacupuncture;
Visual Analogue Scale
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2006;4(4):250-251
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
According to the affected area, 28 patients with herpes zoster were treated. Electroacupuncture and local encircled needling method were used for the patient with the affected head and Jiaji (Ex-B 2) on the same side of pathological changes was added to puncture for the patient with the affected chest and waist. Visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to assess analgesic effect. The result showed VAS＜2 in 19 cases, VAS＜5 in 7 cases and VAS＞6 in 2 cases.
