Acupuncture Treatment of Herpes Zoster

Case History Song××, a male middle school teacher aged 58 years, paid his first visit on August 7, 2000, with the chief complaint of pain in the left hypochondrium for 20 days. The patient stated that he suddenly got a sharp burning pain in the left hypochondrium in mid July. The pain gradually radiated to the upper abdominal area, meanwhile red herpes appeared in the hypochondriac region. He had been diagnosed as having herpes zoster, and treated in several nearby hospitals with fluid infusion and medication. As a result, the herpes partly disappeared. But the sharp burning pain still remained, which could not be relieved by administration of analgetics. The patient was then recommended by his friends for treatment here. The patient used to be in a anxious state of mind, and had a wiry pulse and disorder of the liver-qi. The patients had been disturbed by problems of his students and worried about his aged mother's illness, and had poor sleep. Physical examination showed that the patient had a slightly fat figure and sickly complexion, but was in a clear mind. His blood pressure was 140/90 mmHg, and heart rate 75 times/min. No abnormal signs were found in the heart and lungs. Prominent dark red herpes with obvious local tenderness was found on the skin surface of the left hypochondrium and upper abdome.

针刺联合放血疗法对早期带状疱疹患者的影响

目的:分析针刺联合放血疗法对早期带状疱疹患者的影响。方法:选取2022年1月—2023年12月纳雍县中医医院针灸科收治的88例早期带状疱疹患者。根据抽签法将其分为对照组及观察组,各44例。对照组采取常规西医治疗,观察组在对照组基础上采取针刺联合放血疗法。比较两组临床疗效,治疗前后症状积分及血常规指标。结果:观察组治疗总有效率高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后,两组发热、全身乏力、皮肤灼烧式疼痛评分均降低,观察组发热、全身乏力、皮肤灼烧式疼痛评分均低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后,两组中性粒细胞百分比、淋巴细胞百分比均降低,观察组中性粒细胞百分比、淋巴细胞百分比均低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:针刺联合放血疗法治疗早期带状疱疹临床效果确切,可显著改善血常规及起病后伴随的不适症状。

局部封闭联合泛昔洛韦治疗急性期带状疱疹的疗效观察

目的观察局部封闭联合泛昔洛韦治疗急性期带状疱疹的疗效观察。方法选取2022年2月~2023年5月在天津市泰达医院治疗的90例急性期带状疱疹患者,按照随机数字法分为对照组(n=45)和观察组(n=45)。对照组给予泛昔洛韦胶囊和甲钴胺片治疗。观察组加用局部封闭治疗:复方倍他米松注射液、牛痘疫苗接种家兔炎症皮肤提取物注射液、盐酸罗哌卡因注射液,按照1:1:1混合搭配,按照局部带状疱疹神经分布及疼痛点位皮下注射。比较两组患者康复指标、疼痛程度、血清相关指标、神经痛发生情况,评估临床疗效。结果治疗后,观察组总有效率、β-EP水平高于对照组(P<0.05);观察组的止疱时间、疼痛停止时间、结痂时间均短于对照组(P<0.05);治疗后,观察组SP水平、VAS评分低于对照组(P<0.05);两组患者治疗后,随访2个月,观察组出现3例(6.67%)后遗神经痛,对照组出现10例(22.22%)后遗神经痛,两组后遗神经痛的发生率差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=4.406,P=0.036)。结论急性期带状疱疹患者采用局部封闭治疗联合泛昔洛韦治疗具有较佳的疗效,有利于患者的康复进程,减轻患者的疼痛感,预防带状疱疹后遗性神经痛的发生,改善患者的预后。

中和医派疱疹2号方治疗带状疱疹临床研究

目的探究中和医派思想指导下疱疹2号方治疗带状疱疹的临床疗效。方法按照随机数字表法将丰城市第三人民医院2021年10月—2023年11月纳入的70例带状疱疹患者分为对照组(常规西药治疗)、研究组(在对照组的基础上采用中和医派疱疹2号方治疗),各35例。评估临床疗效、中医证候积分、疼痛程度、血清炎症因子水平、不良反应。结果研究组总有效率高于对照组(P<0.05);治疗后,研究组中医证候积分、VAS评分、血清炎症因子水平、不良反应发生率均低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论中和医派疱疹2号方治疗可有效缓解带状疱疹患者的临床症状,减轻疼痛感,抑制炎症反应,不良反应发生风险低,疗效明显。

Treatment of Herpes Zoster with Electroacupuncture plus Collateral-pricking and Cupping Therapy

Objective： To observe the clinical effect of electroacupuncture （EA） plus collateral-pricking and cupping therapy for herpes zoster. Methods： Fifty-three cases with herpes zoster were randomly divided into two groups. Thirty-one cases in the treatment group were treated with EA at Jiaji （EX-B 2） points plus local collateral-pricking and cupping therapy. Twenty-two cases in the control group were treated with oral administration of VaLacido~;ir Hvdrochloride and Indomethaci~. Results： The curative and remarkable effective rate was 93.5% in the treatment group and 72.7% in the control group. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant （P〈0.01）, indicating that EA plus collateral-pricking and cupping therapy is better than Western medications in the clinical effects for herpes zoster. Conclusion： The EA plus collateral-pricking and cupping method is an effective therapy for herpes zoster.

Observation on clinical effect of electroacupuncture plus pricking-cupping bloodletting therapy for herpes zoster

Objective：To observe the clinical effect of electroacupuncture （EA） plus pricking-cupping bloodletting therapy for herpes zoster. 〈br〉 Methods：A total of 43 patients with herpes zoster were randomly divided into two groups, 23 cases in the treatment group and 20 cases in the control group. The treatment group was given EA plus pricking-cupping bloodletting therapy. The control group was given oral administration of Aciclovir Tablets, Diclofenac Sodium Dual Release Enteric-coated Capsules, Methylcobalamin Dispersible Tablets, and V itamin B12. 〈br〉 Results： The total effective rate was 87.0% in the treatment group and 70.0% in the control group, with a statistical significance in difference of the total effective rate between the two groups （P〈0.01）. 〈br〉 Conclusion：The clinical effect is better in the treatment of herpes zoster by EA plus pricking-cupping bloodletting therapy than by medications.

带状疱疹后神经痛从络论治体会

带状疱疹后神经痛为顽固性难治性神经痛,属中医络病范畴。其发病部位与络病相符,病程与络病病程相似,疼痛形式多样的发病机制与络病病机相似。络损不复为其病机关键,治疗采用三期辨证、从络论治的方法。初期为毒损络脉,予自拟清毒舒络方以清热解毒、舒络止痛;中期为络脉瘀阻,予自拟活血通络方以活血化瘀、通络止痛;晚期为络虚不复,予自拟补虚护络方以益气养阴、护络止痛。同时根据疼痛不同部位及性质选用相应的止痛药对及引经药;局部疼痛迁延难愈时,采用刺络放血以祛瘀生新、畅达络脉,提高疗效。

Observation on clinical efficacy of acupuncture combined with direct moxibustion with fine-strip moxa for 62 cases of herpes zoster

Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of acupuncture combined with direct moxibustion with fine-strip moxa for herpes zoster. Methods Sixty-two patients with herpes zoster were randomly divided into two groups according to attendance number, 32 in acupuncture group and 30 in western medicine group. The patients in the acupuncture group were treated by acupuncture at the nidus-related nerve segments Jiaji （夹脊 EX-B2） in combination with direct moxibustion with fine-strip moxa, while the patients in the western medicine group were treated by oral valaciclovir hydrochloride, vitamin B1, vitamin B12. The times of response, incrustation and decrustation were observed respectively, and pain relief degree of the two groups were compared. Results The response time, incrustation time and decrustation time of the acupuncture group were all less than those of the western medicine group [（1.74±0.43） days vs （3.86±0.58） days, （2.03±0.52） days vs （5.46±0.65） days, （5.14±0.33） days vs （8.34±0.59） days, all P〈O.05]. The pain relief degree （VAS score）, and pain duration in the acupuncture group were all higher obviously than those of the western medicine group [（10.41±12.1） vs （15.63±11.39）, （4.78±0.45） days vs （8.12±0.63） days, all P〈O.05]. The total effective rate of the acupuncture group was 96.9% （31/32）and that of the western medicine group was 90% （27/30）, thus the therapeutic effect of acupuncture group was better than that of western medicine group （P〈0.05）. Conclusion The therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with direct moxibustion with fine-strip moxa is remarkable. It can effectively control the development of herpes zoster, alleviate pain and shorten therapy periods. It is worthy to be promoted and applied.

电针联合放血疗法治疗急性期带状疱疹(肝经郁热证)的临床观察

目的 观察电针联合放血疗法治疗急性期带状疱疹(HZ)(肝经郁热证)的临床疗效。方法 将98例急性期HZ(肝经郁热证)患者按随机数字表法分为治疗组与对照组各49例。对照组患者采取阿昔洛韦片治疗;治疗组患者的阿昔洛韦用法同对照组,并采取电针联合放血疗法干预。两组连续治疗10 d。比较两组患者的治疗效果、主要症状消退时间、疼痛视觉模拟量表(VAS)评分以及血清白细胞介素-4(IL-4)和γ干扰素(IFN-γ)水平。结果 治疗组与对照组的总有效率分别为93.88%、77.55%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗组在止疱、疼痛缓解、结痂以及脱痂方面明显优于对照组(P<0.05);疗程结束后,两组病例的VAS评分明显减少,但治疗组减少更明显(P<0.05);疗程结束后,两组患者血清IL-4水平显著降低,IFN-γ水平显著增加,且治疗组以上指标改善更优(P<0.05)。结论 电针联合放血疗法治疗急性期HZ肝经郁热证的临床疗效明显,有助于患者临床症状的改善与疼痛的缓解,以及抑制炎症反应。

Twenty-three Cases of Postherpetic Neuralgia Treated by Acupuncture

Herpes zoster,a herpetic disease caused by virus,usually occurs in spring and autumn.If treated properlywith western or Chinese medicines,the herpes may getscarred and healed in 2 to 3 weeks,but the constantneuralgia in the primary herpetic areas may remain forweeks or even for months.Characterized by prickingpain,or sharp or vague pain,with paroxysmalexacerbation,it is usually milder in the daytime

微波联合七叶皂苷钠治疗中老年带状疱疹的临床疗效观察

目的观察微波联合七叶皂苷钠对中老年带状疱疹的治疗效果。方法选择2018年9月至2022年3月中国人民解放军63750部队医院收治的带状疱疹患者120例,采用随机数字表法将其分为观察组和对照组,每组60例。对照组接受抗病毒、营养神经治疗。观察组在对照组治疗方案基础上给予微波联合七叶皂苷钠治疗。于治疗前和治疗后第1、2周对两组进行皮肤病生活质量指数(DLQI)、数字评定量表(NRS)和语言描述分级量表(VRS)评分,比较两组疼痛缓解时间、结痂时间、皮损消退时间以及后遗神经痛(PHN)发生率。结果经治疗后,两组DLQI、NRS、VRS评分均较治疗前下降,且观察组评分下降幅度更大(P<0.05)。在治疗后第1、2周,观察组DLQI、NRS、VRS评分均低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组疼痛缓解时间、疱疹结痂时间、皮损消退时间均短于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。在皮损消退后4周,对照组有6例(10.00%)发生PHN,观察组有2例(3.33%)发生PHN,两组PHN发生率比较差异无统计学意义(χ^(2)=1.205,P=0.272)。两组不良反应发生率比较差异无统计学意义(5.00%vs 3.33%;χ^(2)=0.000,P=1.000)。结论微波联合七叶皂苷钠治疗可有效减轻带状疱疼痛症状,促进疱疹结痂及皮损愈合,提高患者的生活质量。

中西药治疗带状疱疹后神经痛的研究进展

带状疱疹后神经痛是带状疱疹最常见的并发症之一,常表现为中重度疼痛,长期疼痛可诱发其他脏器病变,给患者身体和心理带来巨大伤害。目前,带状疱疹后神经痛的治疗手段多样,药物治疗仍是其主要治疗方式之一,西药主要有钙离子通道调节剂、抗抑郁药、非甾体抗炎药、外用贴剂、阿片类药物及其他类型药物;传统中药认为带状疱疹后神经痛的发生由脏腑功能失调,治疗应从调和气血、恢复肝脾功能入手,治疗目的在于缓解疼痛,改善睡眠,提高生活质量。本文归纳总结了国内外治疗带状疱疹后神经痛的相关文献,介绍了中西药治疗带状疱疹后神经痛的现状及进展。

放血疗法治疗皮肤病临床研究进展

放血疗法是中医外治法的一种,临床多用于治疗皮肤病类疾病,但临床对放血疗法的适应证仍有争议,且患者也对放血疗法有一定的恐惧心理。临床研究显示放血疗法在带状疱疹、痤疮、荨麻疹这三种皮肤病的治疗中有其独特的优势。现归纳近年来放血疗法在治疗带状疱疹、痤疮、荨麻疹这三种疾病的临床疗效与治疗机制,以期为患者增加对放血疗法的了解,同时为放血疗法在皮肤类疾病的适应证与更多临床疾病的运用提供参考。

赞刺治疗急性期耳带状疱疹案

耳带状疱疹多因病毒侵犯面神经、听神经引起,常表现为耳部周围区域出现簇集性小水疱和剧烈神经疼痛症状。耳带状疱疹的临床治疗有一定的难度。此文报告了传统赞刺治疗急性期耳带状疱疹1则,在治疗上采用赞刺、拔罐,辅以抗病毒、止痛、营养神经等常规西医治疗,效佳。患者甲,女,36岁,以右耳周及颈部多发簇集性疱疹6天为主诉就诊。症见:全右耳、右耳周、耳后发际处、颈外侧、颈前多发性簇集性疱疹,自觉耳周灼热伴耳闷感,无耳鸣耳聋,疱疹簇状分布或连成片,各簇疱疹群之间的肤色正常。部分疱疹内含澄清液体,疱疹壁紧张发亮,少数带有脓头,局部红肿。西医诊断:耳部带状疱疹;中医诊断:蛇串疮(肝胆湿热证)。治疗上以清泻肝胆实火,燥湿解毒止痛为治则。采用连续赞刺数处小簇集状疱疹,配以拔罐治疗。行赞刺治疗后,因患处疱疹红肿明显消退,且无新发疱疹,故未再行赞刺拔罐治疗。继而选择患处局部针刺,并配以体针。体针选穴以足厥阴肝经、足少阳胆经为主以清泻肝胆湿热,疏利肝胆气机。辅以抗病毒、止痛、营养神经等常规西医治疗10天后,疱疹干枯结痂,疼痛症状基本消失。1个月后随访,患者未出现面瘫、耳聋等后遗症。

梅花针扣刺联合拔罐治疗1例肺癌患者化疗后并发带状疱疹的护理

本文总结梅花针扣刺联合拔罐治疗1例肺癌患者化疗后并发带状疱疹的护理体会。基于辨证分型,采用梅花针扣刺疱疹及病变范围,再行拔罐,拔除瘀血,泄毒排邪,有效减轻患者疼痛,缓解不适症状,有助于提高肿瘤患者的生存质量。

Therapeutic Observation on Swift Needling with Fire Needle plus Medication for Herpes Zoster

Objective:To discuss the effectiveness and safety of swift needling with fire needle plus medication in treating herpes zoster and the change of substance P.Methods:Seventy-nine patients with herpes zoster were selected and randomized into a fire-acupuncture group(41 cases)and a Westernmedication group(38 cases).The fire-acupuncture group was intervened by swift needling with fire needle,and simultaneously prescribed with Valaciclovir Hydrochloride tablets and Vitamin B1;the Western-medication group was by the same oral medicines alone.The therapeutic efficacies were evaluated afterwards.Results:The total effective rate was 95.1%in the fire-acupuncture group versus 89.5%in the Western-medication group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).After treatment,the concentration of substance P and visual analogue scale(VAS)score dropped significantly in both groups(both P<0.05);the inter-group differences were statistically significant(both P<0.05).Conclusion:Swift needling with fire needle plus medication has better therapeutic efficacy than medication alone in treating herpes zoster.

Treatment of 48 Cases of Herpes Zoster by Puncturing Nerve Stem

Herpes zoster is a viral disorder involving bothnerve and skin simultaneously,with the duration ofabout 2 to 3 weeks.The author treated 48 cases bypuncturing nerve stem in recent years and obtainedgood therapeutic results.Now it is reported asfollows.

Clinical Study on Surrounding Acupuncture for Herpes Zoster

Objective:To observe the clinical effects of the surrounding acupuncture for herpes zoster.Methods:Sixty patients with herpes zoster were randomly divided into two groups,a treatment group and a control group,30 cases in each.The cases in the treatment group were treated with surrounding acupuncture,intravenous infusion of Acyclovir and Ne-Ne laser radiation on the macular areas.While,those in the control group were treated with intravenous infusion of Acyclovir and topical application of Acyclovir ointment.The therapeutic effects were assessed in both groups after two courses of treatment.Results:The treatment group was obviously better than the control group in the effective rate,relief of blister,drying up of blister,relief of pain and time of complete relief of pain(P<0.05).Conclusion:Surrounding acupuncture,combined with intravenous infusion of Acyclovir and He-Ne laser radiation,is remarkable in the therapeutic effects for herpes zoster and worthy of clinical application.

1例慢性肾脏病急性加重合并带状疱疹患者的护理体会

本文总结1例慢性肾脏病急性加重合并带状疱疹疾病患者的中西医结合治疗和护理经验。首先通过辨证施护,根据证型给予“邮票”贴敷疗法、中药塌渍及中药灌肠等中医护理方法,同时结合西医血液透析和常规护理干预。

Is fire needle superior to Western medication for herpes zoster?A systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective:To compare the effectiveness of fire needle versus Western medicine in the treatment of herpes zoster.Methods:Randomized controlled trials comparing fire needle with Western medicine in the treatment of herpes zoster were identified using 8 databases.A meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software.Results:Eight trials involving 569 patients were included in this meta-analysis,and the results showed that fire needle was superior to Western medicine comparing the effective rate[risk ratio(RR)=1.13,95%confidence interval(Cl):1.06 to 1.20;P=0.0002],the visual analog scale(VAS)score[mean difference(MD)=-7.95;95%Cl:-10.71 to-5.20;P<0.00001],time of pain disappearance(MD=-7.61;95%CI:-9.38 to-5.84;P<0.00001),time of blister-stop(MD=-1.34,95%CI:-1.51 to-1.18;P<0.00001),time of crusted scab(MD=-2.92,95%CI:-3.62 to-2.23;P<0.00001);and time of scab off(MD=-4.64,95%CI:-5.83 to-3.46;P<0.00001).In addition,a significantly lower incidence of postherpetic neuralgia was found in the fire needle group in 30 d(RR=0.23,95%CI:0.11 to 0.51;P=0.0002)and 60 d(RR=0.33,95%CI:0.12 to 0.91;P=0.03)after treatment.Conclusion:Fire needle has a favorable effect in increasing the effective rate,relieving pain,recovering skin lesions and decreasing incidence of postherpetic neuralgia in the treatment of herpes zoster.However,considering the limitations in this study,the findings should be interpreted cautiously.