Scalp acupuncture combined with body acupuncture for 32 cancer cases with intractable hiccups after radiochemotherapy

VernacularTitle:头针结合体针治疗恶性肿瘤放化疗后顽固性呃逆32例
Author: Tao GENG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Acupuncture Therapy; Scalp Acupuncture; Scalp Stimulation Areas; Neoplasms; Chemoradiotherapy; Drug-related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; Hiccup
From: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2015;(5):312-314
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective:To observe the therapeutic effect of scalp acupuncture combined with body acupuncture in treating cancer patients with intractable hiccups after radiochemotherapy. Methods:Thirty-two cancer patients with intractable hiccups after radiochemotherapy who met the inclusion criteria were selected. The Line 2 Lateral to Forehead (MS 3) of scalp stimulation areas as well as body acupoints including Danzhong (CV 17), Zhongwan (CV 12), bilateral Cuanzhu (BL 2), Neiguan (PC 6), Zusanli (ST 36) and Taichong (LR 3) were punctured. The treatment was given once a day, 5 treatments constituted a course, and the efficacy was evaluated after 2 treatment courses. Results:After 10 treatments, 26 cases were cured, 4 cases were improved, and 2 cases were invalid, and the total effective rate was 93.8%. Conclusion:Scalp acupuncture combined with body acupuncture in treating intractable hiccups in cancer patients after radiochemotherapy has reliable therapeutic effect, and it is easy-to-operate and can effectively alleviate the suffering of patients with less adverse reaction.