Observations on the Efficacy of Electroacupuncture plus Acupoint Application in Treating Diabetic Constipation
10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2016.09.1077
- VernacularTitle:电针配合穴位贴敷治疗糖尿病便秘疗效观察
- Author:
Jianbo WANG
;
Jingjing XUE
;
Weiwei CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture therapy;
Electroacupuncture;
Constipation;
Acupoint application;
Diabetic complications;
Yin deficiency and blood stasis
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2016;35(9):1077-1080
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture plus acupoint application in treating diabetic constipation of yin deficiency and blood stasis type.Methods One hundred and fifty-six patients with diabetic constipation of yin deficiency and blood stasis type were randomly allocated to treatment and control groups, 78 cases each. The treatment group received electroacupuncture plus acupoint application and the control group, oral administration of mosapride citrate tablets. The TCM syndrome scores were recorded in the two groups before and after treatment. The clinical therapeutic effects were evaluated using the Constipation Scoring System (CSS), the Patient Assessment of Constipation Quality of Life (PAC-QOL) questionnaire and the TCM syndrome scores.Results There was a statistically significant post-treatment difference in the total efficacy rate based on CSS, PAC-QOL and the TCM syndrome scores between the two groups (P<0.05,P<0.01). There were statistically significant pre-/post-treatment differences in the TCM syndrome scores in the treatment group (P<0.05). There were statistically significant pre-/post-treatment differences in TCM syndrome dry mouth and tongue, thirst and dry stool scores in the control group (P<0.05). There were statistically significant post-treatment differences in TCM syndrome short breath, weakness, lassitude, stabbing pain, scaly dry skin, fixed pain, sore and weak loins and knees, and chest, palm and sole vexing heat scores between the two groups (P<0.01,P<0.05).Conclusion Electroacupuncture plus acupoint application is an effective way to treat diabetic constipation of yin deficiency and blood stasis type.
