needling technique for diabetic fundus hemorrhage.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.08.013
- Author:
Xiang QIAO
1
;
Xiao-Zheng DU
1
;
Xue LIU
2
;
Yi-Xin WANG
1
;
Feng-Fan ZHANG
1
;
Ting-Zhuo ZHANG
1
;
Xing-Lan LI
1
Author Information
1. College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Gansu University of CM, Lanzhou 730000, China.
2. Eye Department, Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of CM.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Guo-Yan-Re needling technique;
acupuncture therapy;
diabetes mellitus;
fundus hemorrhage
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Points;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Eye;
Female;
Humans;
Needles
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2019;39(8):849-852
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To observe the clinical effect of ' -- needling technique for diabetic fundus hemorrhage.
METHODS:With before-after study design, 34 patients with diabetic eyeground hemorrhage were treated with basic treatment (oral administration of antidiabetic medication or insulin injections to ensure blood glucose in the normal range); in addition, acupuncture was given at bilateral Fengchi (GB 20), Taiyang (EX-HN 5), Jingming (BL 1), Cuanzhu (BL 2), Sanyinjiao (SP 6) and Hegu (LI 4). The ' -- needling technique was applied at Fengchi (GB 20); the heat reinforcing needling technique was applied at Taiyang (EX-HN 5); the slow needle insertion technique was applied at Jingming (BL 1); and the - needling technique was applied at Cuanzhu (BL 2); the neutral supplementation and draining method was applied at remaining acupoints. The acupuncture was given once a day, 6 times as one course, and totally 4 courses were given with an interval of 1 day between courses. The follow-up visit was 6 months after treatment. The TCM symptom scores, fundus examination results and vision improvement were observed before and after treatment, and the effect was observed.
RESULTS:Compared before treatment, the visual acuity, TCM symptom scores, fundus microaneurysm and hemorrhage points in 34 patients (68 eyes) were significantly improved after treatment (<0.05). The total effective rate was 88.2% (60/68) after treatment; at follow-up visit, the visual acuity, TCM symptom scores and fundus pathological changes were all improved (<0.05) and stable at the post-treatment level (>0.05).
CONCLUSION:' -- needling technique could improve symptoms, promote the absorption of fundus hemorrhage, and improve vision in patients with diabetic fundus hemorrhage.
