Clinical observation on electroacupuncture at local points plus point injection for Bell palsy during pregnancy

Jiaman WU; Yuanyuan Zhuo; Shan HU; Yan Chen; Xiaozhuan Chen; Yifan Jia

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Clinical observation on electroacupuncture at local points plus point injection for Bell palsy during pregnancy

VernacularTitle:电针局部穴配合穴位注射治疗孕妇Bell面瘫的临床观察
Author: Jiaman WU ; Yuanyuan ZHUO ; Shan HU ; Yan CHEN ; Xiaozhuan CHEN ; Yifan JIA
Keywords: Acupuncture Therapy; Electroacupuncture; Hydro-acupuncture; Facial Paralysis; Bell Palsy; Pregnant Women
From: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2017;15(2):126-130
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective:To observe the therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture (EA) at local points plus point injection on House-Brackmann facial nerve function classification grade (H-B) and facial disability index (FDI) in pregnant women with Bell palsy (BP). Methods:A total of 40 eligible BP patients during pregnancy were randomized into a treatment group (n=20) and a control group (n=20). The treatment group was intervened by EA at Sizhukong (TE 23), Tongziliao (GB 1), Sibai (ST 2), Quanliao (SI 18), Yifeng (TE 17), Dicang (ST 4), Jiache (ST 6) and point injection at Zusanli (ST 36) and Yanglingquan (GB 34) on the affected side, 30 min every time, 10 sessions as a course, for 2 courses in total while control group by EA with the same points, manipulation and courses as the treatment group. Results:After the treatment, the H-B classification in the treatment group was better than that in the control group, with a significant inter-group difference (P<0.05); after the treatment, the change of FDI score in the treatment group was significantly different from that in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion:EA at local points plus point injection can produce a more significant efficacy than EA in the treatment of BP during pregnancy.