Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of electronic moxibustion in treating patients with shoulder periarthritis. Methods： Sixty-four cases with shoulder periarthritis were randomly divided into two groups, 34...Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of electronic moxibustion in treating patients with shoulder periarthritis. Methods： Sixty-four cases with shoulder periarthritis were randomly divided into two groups, 34 cases in the observation group were treated by eMoxa-VI electronic moxibustion instrument, while 30 cases in the control group were treated by warm needling therapy. The changes of patients’ symptom scores before and after treatments were observed. Results： After two treatment courses, the shoulder pain of the patients in the observation group was relieved more than that in the control group; but after three treatment courses, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups. The patients’ shoulder joint activity in both groups was improved after treatment. There was no significant difference between the two groups after two treatment courses. However, it indicated that the observation group was more effective than the other one after 3 courses of treatment （P0.05）. The total effective rate of the observation group was 94.1%, versus 86.7% of the control group, there was no statistical difference between the two groups. Conclusion： Electronic moxibustion and warm needling therapy can relieve the clinical symptoms of shoulder periarthritis, but electronic moxibustion was safer, more environmentally friendly and easy to operate.展开更多
Herpes zoster is a kind of acute herpes viral dermatosis induced by infection of varicella zoster virus, and is characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters. It often occurs in the areas innervated by intercosta...Herpes zoster is a kind of acute herpes viral dermatosis induced by infection of varicella zoster virus, and is characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters. It often occurs in the areas innervated by intercostal, cervical, trigeminal, and lumbosacral nerves. As a feature of this disease, neuralgia happens before or together with the rash, radiating along the innervated areas. Elderly patients commonly suffer from a long-time residual neuralgia展开更多
Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by arthrosynovitis.The recurrent attacks of synovitis may lead to destruction of articular cartilages and bones,and dysfunction of joints...Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by arthrosynovitis.The recurrent attacks of synovitis may lead to destruction of articular cartilages and bones,and dysfunction of joints.The symptoms are often symmetrical,affecting the small joints such as the interphalangeal joints,wrists,and the metatarsophalangeal joints.The large joints including elbow,shoulder,ankle,and knee may also be involved in severe cases.展开更多
Objective： To observe the effects of needles with different diameters on the gastrointestinal function in mice. Methods： Eighteen Kunming mice were randomly divided into group of 0.25 mm needle, group of 0.35 mm nee...Objective： To observe the effects of needles with different diameters on the gastrointestinal function in mice. Methods： Eighteen Kunming mice were randomly divided into group of 0.25 mm needle, group of 0.35 mm needle, and control group. The acupoint of Zusanli （ST 36） was needled once a day for 5 days. The effects of needles with different diameters were observed by measuring the distance of the carbon moved in the intestine. Results： The distance of the carbon moved in the intestine was longer in the acupuncture group than in the control group （P〈0.05）, and it was longer in the group of 0.35 mm needle than in the group of 0.30 mm needle, there was no significant difference （P〉0.05）. Conclusion： Acupuncture treatment can enhance the peristalsis function of stomach and intestine in mice. The diameter of needle has no effect on the gastrointestinal function.展开更多
Dysmenorrhea refers to periodic lower abdominal pain occurring during or around menstruation. It often happens before or during period, occasionally after period, and manifests lower abdominal pain, crampy or distendi...Dysmenorrhea refers to periodic lower abdominal pain occurring during or around menstruation. It often happens before or during period, occasionally after period, and manifests lower abdominal pain, crampy or distending, which may radiate to lumbosacral region, inner thigh and perianal region. Co-occurring symptoms may include pale complexion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and aversion to cold in the whole body or concentrated in lower abdomen. Severe pain can cause prostration or even fainting. Menstrual pain commonly lasts for several hours or 1-2 d, and relieves when menstrual blood flows smoothly.展开更多
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文摘Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of electronic moxibustion in treating patients with shoulder periarthritis. Methods： Sixty-four cases with shoulder periarthritis were randomly divided into two groups, 34 cases in the observation group were treated by eMoxa-VI electronic moxibustion instrument, while 30 cases in the control group were treated by warm needling therapy. The changes of patients’ symptom scores before and after treatments were observed. Results： After two treatment courses, the shoulder pain of the patients in the observation group was relieved more than that in the control group; but after three treatment courses, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups. The patients’ shoulder joint activity in both groups was improved after treatment. There was no significant difference between the two groups after two treatment courses. However, it indicated that the observation group was more effective than the other one after 3 courses of treatment （P0.05）. The total effective rate of the observation group was 94.1%, versus 86.7% of the control group, there was no statistical difference between the two groups. Conclusion： Electronic moxibustion and warm needling therapy can relieve the clinical symptoms of shoulder periarthritis, but electronic moxibustion was safer, more environmentally friendly and easy to operate.
文摘Herpes zoster is a kind of acute herpes viral dermatosis induced by infection of varicella zoster virus, and is characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters. It often occurs in the areas innervated by intercostal, cervical, trigeminal, and lumbosacral nerves. As a feature of this disease, neuralgia happens before or together with the rash, radiating along the innervated areas. Elderly patients commonly suffer from a long-time residual neuralgia
文摘Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by arthrosynovitis.The recurrent attacks of synovitis may lead to destruction of articular cartilages and bones,and dysfunction of joints.The symptoms are often symmetrical,affecting the small joints such as the interphalangeal joints,wrists,and the metatarsophalangeal joints.The large joints including elbow,shoulder,ankle,and knee may also be involved in severe cases.
文摘Objective： To observe the effects of needles with different diameters on the gastrointestinal function in mice. Methods： Eighteen Kunming mice were randomly divided into group of 0.25 mm needle, group of 0.35 mm needle, and control group. The acupoint of Zusanli （ST 36） was needled once a day for 5 days. The effects of needles with different diameters were observed by measuring the distance of the carbon moved in the intestine. Results： The distance of the carbon moved in the intestine was longer in the acupuncture group than in the control group （P〈0.05）, and it was longer in the group of 0.35 mm needle than in the group of 0.30 mm needle, there was no significant difference （P〉0.05）. Conclusion： Acupuncture treatment can enhance the peristalsis function of stomach and intestine in mice. The diameter of needle has no effect on the gastrointestinal function.
文摘Dysmenorrhea refers to periodic lower abdominal pain occurring during or around menstruation. It often happens before or during period, occasionally after period, and manifests lower abdominal pain, crampy or distending, which may radiate to lumbosacral region, inner thigh and perianal region. Co-occurring symptoms may include pale complexion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and aversion to cold in the whole body or concentrated in lower abdomen. Severe pain can cause prostration or even fainting. Menstrual pain commonly lasts for several hours or 1-2 d, and relieves when menstrual blood flows smoothly.
