Clinical Observation of Deep Needling at Tianshu (ST25) with Electroacupuncture for Post-stroke Constipation
10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2016.10.1181
- VernacularTitle:电针深刺天枢穴治疗中风后便秘临床观察
- Author:
Yongjun PENG
;
Jianhua SUN
;
Zhongren LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Electroacupuncture;
Point,Tianshu (ST25);
Stroke complications;
Constipation
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2016;35(10):1181-1183
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of deep needling at Tianshu (ST25) with electroacupuncture in treating post-stroke constipation. Method Forty-eight patients with post-stroke constipation were randomized into an electroacupuncture (EA) group and a medication group, 24 cases in each group. The EA group was intervened by deep needling at Tianshu with EA, while the medication group was by Cong Rong Tong Bian oral liquid. After 1 treatment course, the constipation symptom score was observed and the clinical efficacy was calculated. Result After 1 treatment course, the symptom score, total effective rate, recovery plus markedly-effective rate of the EA group were superior to that of the control group, and the inter-group differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion Deep needling at Tianshu with EA can significantly enhance the clinical efficacy in treating post-stroke constipation and improve the quality of life.
