Clinical Observation of the Hot and Humid Compress Therapy of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis Type of Lumbar Disc Herniation

Background: Although a number of studies have reported that the hot and humid compress from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is effective in treating lumbar disc herniation (LDH) with qi stagnation and blood stasis, clinical evidence is limited. Objective: The purpose of this study is to provide high-quality evidence to support the effectiveness of the traditional Chinese hot and humid compress in the treatment of LDH with qi stagnation and blood stasis. Methods: From October 2021 to November 2023, 86 patients with LDH of qi stagnation and blood stasis type were recruited in our hospital and divided into a control (n = 43) and an observation group (n = 43) according to the random number table method. The control group was given routine clinical treatment, and the observation group was treated with the hot and humid compress therapy for two weeks. The visual analogue scale (VAS) score, Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score, TCM syndrome score, serum interleukin-6 (IL-6), serum interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were observed and compared between the two groups before and after treatment, and the clinical efficacy of the two groups was evaluated. Results: After treatment, the VAS score, TCM symptom score, and serum IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α levels decreased in both groups (P P P P P Conclusions: The hot and humid compress of traditional Chinese medicine can effectively relieve pain, restore lumbar function, improve TCM syndromes, reduce the level of inflammatory factors, and have a curative effect in treating LDH.

Clinical Efficacy of Western Medicine Combined with Chinese Medicine for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease(Damp-Heat and Stasis Type)

Objective:This study was undertaken to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Western medicine combined with Chinese medicine for pelvic inflammatory disease(damp-heat and stasis type).Methods:Seventy-four patients who were diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease(damp-heat and stasis type)by our hospital during July 2021 to July 2022 were randomized into two groups:the participants in the control group received conventional Western medicine treatment,and the participants in the study group received Western medicine combined with Chinese medicine.Results:After treatment,the total effectiveness of the control group(72.98%)was significantly lower than that of the study group(94.59%),(P<0.05);the whole blood viscosity high cut,whole blood viscosity low cut,fibrinogen and plasma viscosity of the control group were all lower than those of the study group(P<0.05);the levels of CRP,IL-6,and TNF-αin the control group were higher and IL-2 levels in the control group were lower than those in the study group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Western medicine combined with Chinese medicine is more effective in curing damp-heat and stasis-type pelvic inflammatory disease by improving the blood rheological indexes and lowering the level of inflammatory factors.

Evaluation of the Therapeutic Effect of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound on Different Types of Knee Osteoarthritis in the Elderly

Objective: To evaluate the curative effect of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) external therapy on knee osteoarthritis patients with different TCM constitutions using musculoskeletal ultrasonography and contrast-enhanced ultrasonography, and to explore the application value of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography in knee joint diseases. Methods: A total of 57 patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis in Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine from December 2019 to May 2021 were collected, and they were divided into qi stagnation and blood stasis type group (23 cases) and cold-dampness obstruction type group (34 cases) according to the traditional Chinese medicine method. All patients were given acupuncture combined with TCM fumigation and washing. All patients underwent musculoskeletal ultrasonography and contrast-enhanced ultrasonography before and after treatment, observed and recorded relevant data, and compared the treatment effects between the two groups. Results: 85.96% (49/57) of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients had suprapatellar bursa effusion, 42.1% (24/57) had iliotibial band bursae effusion, some of which had poor sound transmission, and thickened synovium was seen in most effusions, 33.33% (19/57) had osteophyte formation. Compared with before treatment, the depth of suprapatellar sac effusion in the Qi stagnation and blood stasis type group decreased after treatment (P Conclusion: Musculoskeletal contrast-enhanced ultrasonography was used to quantitatively evaluate the efficacy of TCM external therapy on KOA for different TCM constitutions. Dynamic observation of synovial lesions of knee osteoarthritis provides a valuable imaging method for evaluating the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine.

解毒化瘀温阳健脾与解毒化瘀益气健脾法治疗慢性重型肝炎的临床观察

目的:比较解毒化瘀、温阳健脾法与解毒化瘀、益气健脾法治疗慢性重型肝炎(慢重肝)湿热脾虚血瘀证(阴阳黄证)的临床疗效。方法:将56例慢重肝湿热脾虚血瘀证(阴阳黄证)患者分为两组,在解毒化瘀法治疗基础上分别加用附片、砂仁(温阳健脾组)与黄芪、白术(益气健脾组)治疗。结果:治疗4周,温阳健脾组和益气健脾组有效率分别为88.9%和73.1%。两组TBil均明显下降(P<0.01),温阳健脾组下降幅度较益气健脾组明显,治疗前后差值分别为(213.6±87.1)和(140.7±90.3)μmol/L,两组比较,P<0.05。PTA水平都有不同程度的升高,温阳健脾组PTA水平上升幅度大于益气健脾组,上升幅度均数比较,P<0.05。ALT水平治疗前后均明显降低(P<0.05),但两组间比较差异无显著性意义。温阳健脾组患者自发性腹膜炎发生率低于益气健脾组,未发现出血、黄疸进行性加深等不良反应。结论:温法干预治疗慢重肝阴阳黄证可提高疗效,且安全性较好。

温阳健脾法与益气健脾法从瘀毒论治对慢性重型肝炎的疗效观察

目的探讨解毒化瘀联合温阳健脾法与解毒化瘀联合益气健脾法治疗慢性重型肝炎阴阳黄证的临床疗效。方法对该院2009年3月至2012年3月中医辨证属阴阳黄证的慢性重型肝炎患者62例,随机分为温阳健脾组和益气健脾组,其中温阳健脾组在解毒化瘀治法的基础上加用附片、砂仁温阳健脾治疗;益气健脾组在解毒化瘀治法的基础上加用黄芪、白术益气健脾治疗。4周后对临床疗效加以总结分析。结果治疗4周后,温阳健脾组和益气健脾组的治疗有效率分别为86.2%和74.1%。两组总胆红素(TBiL)均明显下降(P<0.05),温阳健脾组下降幅度较益气健脾组明显,治疗前后差值分别为(208.4±67.3)、(139.1±89.7)μmol/L。凝血酶原活动度(PTA)水平都有不同程度的升高,温阳健脾组PTA水平上升幅度大于益气健脾组(P<0.05)。丙氨酸氨基转移酶(ALT)水平治疗前后均明显降低(P<0.05),但两组间比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。温阳健脾组患者自发性腹膜炎发生率低于益气健脾组,未发现出血、黄疸进行性加深等不良反应。结论瘀毒论治温法干预治疗慢性重型肝炎阴阳黄证可提高疗效且安全性较好,值得临床推广。