Clinical Observation on Geshanxiaoyao Decoction Combining Acupuncture Effect on the Life Quality of Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- VernacularTitle:隔山逍遥方配合针刺疗法对肠易激综合征患者生活质量影响的临床观察
- Author:
Qiquan LIU
;
Zhikun WANG
;
Wan ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Geshanxiaoyao decoction;
acupuncture;
diarrhea-predominant;
irritable bowel syndrome;
life quality
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
2006;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Objective] To observe the therapeutic effect of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome patients’ life quality with Geshanxiaoyao decoction combining acupuncture.[Methods] 300 patients were randomly divided into therapeutic group (n=150) and control 1,2,3 groups (n=50).150 cases were treated with Geshanxiaoyao decoction combined with pricking taichong,sanyinjiao,shaohai; control 1,2,3 groups were respectively treated with Li-Zhu-Chang-Le,Geshanxiaoyao decoction and acupuncture,4 weeks a course.Clinical symptoms and life quality before and after treatment were recorded and analyzed.[Results] The total effective ratio in therapeutic group(89.71%) was higher than that in control 1,2,3 groups (68.52%,74.31%,66.87%) respectively.There was significant difference between therapeutic group and control groups.[Conclusion]Geshanxiaoyao decoction combining acupuncture can effectively improve the life quality of patients with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome.