Preventive Effect of Acupoint Application of Chinese Medicine on Post-stroke Constipation
10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2016.05.011
- VernacularTitle:中药穴位贴敷对中风后便秘的预防效果研究
- Author:
Min FAN
;
Chuling CHEN
;
Xinlan CHEN
;
Yufeng HE
;
Nana HUANG
;
Lina KAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
stroke;
constipation;
umbilical paste of Radix et Rhizoma Rhei(Dahuang) and Natrii Sulfas (Mangxiao);
Zhongwan point;
Shenque point
- From:
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2016;33(5):661-665
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of acupoint application of Chinese medicine on preventing constipation after stroke. Methods By means of randomized, double-blind, controlled study design, 96 patients of yang-syndrome stroke were randomly divided into observation group and control group, 48 cases in each group. Both groups were given conventional treatment for stroke and routine nursing for preventing constipation, and additionally, the control group was given acupoint application of placebo while the observation group was given acupoint application of self-made umbilical paste of Radix et Rhizoma Rhei(Dahuang) and Natrii Sulfas (Mangxiao). The incidence of constipation, frequency of laxative usage and adverse reactions of the two groups were observed. Results (1) The incidence of constipation of the observation group was lower than the control group on treatment day 7 and 14 , the difference being statistical significant(P < 0.05 or P < 0.01).(2)On treatment day 7 and 14, the Bristol scores of stool properties of observation group were increased compared with those before treatment(P < 0.05), but the changes of scores in the control group were insignificant(P > 0.05). The observation group had better effect on improving stool properties(P < 0.05).(3) The frequency of use of laxatives was reduced in the observation group compared with the control group, the difference being significant(P<0.05).(4) The incidence of adverse reaction was 6.25%in the control group and was 8.333%in the observation group, the difference being insignificant (P>0.05). The adverse reaction of both groups was mild, and had no effect on the accomplishment of the treatment. Conclusion Acupoint application of Chinese medicine is effective and safe on preventing constipation after stroke, showing good prospects for clinical application.
