BACKGROUND Although the spasm provocation test(SPT)can diagnose coronary spasms,it would be helpful if it could also predict their occurrence.AIM To investigate whether coronary spasms can be predicted using changes i...BACKGROUND Although the spasm provocation test(SPT)can diagnose coronary spasms,it would be helpful if it could also predict their occurrence.AIM To investigate whether coronary spasms can be predicted using changes in intracoronary artery pressure measured using a pressure wire during the SPT.METHODS Seventy patients underwent SPTs with pressure-wire measurement of intracoronary artery pressure.During each SPT,the pressure wire was advanced into the distal portion of the right coronary artery(RCA)and left anterior descending coronary artery,and the ratio of intracoronary pressure to aortic pressure(Pd/Pa)was monitored.Coronary spasm was defined as an arterial narrowing of>90%in response to the administration of acetylcholine(ACh),with chest symptoms and/or ischemic electrocardiographic changes.ACh was administered to the RCA at low,moderate,or high doses of 20,50,or 80μg,respectively,and to the left coronary artery(LCA)at low,moderate,or high doses of 50,100,or 200μg,respectively.Coronary arteries with coronary spasms at low doses of ACh were defined as group L,and those with coronary spasms at moderate or high doses were defined as group MH.Those who did not occur coronary spasms at any ACh dose were designated as group N.RESULTS Among the 132 coronary arteries assessed using a pressure wire,there were 49 in group N,25 in group L,and 58 in group MH.Baseline Pd/Pa was the lowest in group L(P=0.001).The decrease in the Pd/Pa between baseline to low doses of ACh was lower in group MH than in group N(P<0.001).A receiver-operating characteristics analysis showed that the cutoff baseline Pd/Pa value for predicting group L was 0.95,with a sensitivity of 0.600(15/25)and a specificity of 0.713(76/107)and that the cutoff value of Pd/Pa from baseline to low doses of ACh for predicting group MH was−0.04,with a sensitivity of 0.741(43/58)and a specificity of 0.694(34/49).CONCLUSION These findings suggest that indices of intracoronary pressure during SPT may be useful means for predicting the occurrence of coronary spasms.展开更多
Background:To investigate the effects of acupuncture on post-stroke limb spasm model rats and the underlying mechanism.Methods:A total of 50 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups,Control group(10...Background:To investigate the effects of acupuncture on post-stroke limb spasm model rats and the underlying mechanism.Methods:A total of 50 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups,Control group(10),Model group(20)and Zhishen Tiaoxing(ZSTX)acupuncture group(20).Middle cerebral artery occlusion was conducted in SD rats to establish post-stroke limb spasm rats,which were treated with ZSTX acupuncture.Behavioral assays were determined by the Narrow ally test,the limb muscle tension was detected by the BL-420S test system,and infarct volume was assessed after the cerebral infarction by 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride staining.Heterogeneous neurotransmitterγ-aminobutyric acid(GABA)and its receptors GABAA and GABAB in the cerebral cortex of the infarct area were determined by immunofluorescence assay.The release of Trkb and K-Cl cotransporter isoform 2 was detected by an immunofluorescence double labeling study.Western Blot was utilized to measure the expression of BDNF and Trkb.Results:The results showed that the behavioral assays in post-stroke limb spasm rats were significantly improved by the treatment of ZSTX acupuncture.14 days of ZSTX acupuncture can effectively inhibit muscle tone and decrease Infarct volume,which was measured with BL-420S biological function experiment system and triphenyltetrazolium chloride.Meanwhile,the results of Double-Label Immunofluorescence Assays showed that ZSTX acupuncture improved the expression of GABA,GABAA,GABAB,BDNF,and K-Cl cotransporter isoform 2.Double-Label Immunofluorescence Assays and WB results showed that 14 days ZSTX acupuncture declined the expression of Trkb.Conclusions:Our results suggest that 14 days of ZSTX acupuncture can significantly improve post-stroke limb spasm.Meanwhile,the pathogenesis of post-stroke limb spasm and the efficacy of ZSTX acupuncture involve metabolic pathways of neurotransmitters,and electro-acupuncture can treat post-stroke limb spasm by regulating BDNF/Trkb-KCC2 signaling pathway.展开更多
Facial spasm is a frequently seen dis-ease characterized by unilateral involuntaryirregular twitching of the facial muscles.This disorder may be induced by intoxica-tion,infection,trauma and long-term facialparalysis ...Facial spasm is a frequently seen dis-ease characterized by unilateral involuntaryirregular twitching of the facial muscles.This disorder may be induced by intoxica-tion,infection,trauma and long-term facialparalysis which was not properly treated.展开更多
AIM: To observe the therapeutic effect of rehabilitation therapy centralized on facilitation and acupuncture on upper extremities spasm after stroke.METHODS:56 cases of stroke patients with upper extremities spasm wer...AIM: To observe the therapeutic effect of rehabilitation therapy centralized on facilitation and acupuncture on upper extremities spasm after stroke.METHODS:56 cases of stroke patients with upper extremities spasm were divided into two groups by random.28 patients in treatment group were received rehabilitation therapy centralized on facilitation and acupuncture treatment.Others in control group were received traditional method. RESULT:All patients were evaluated by muscle tone evaluation of Ashworth Scale.The outcomes of two groups had significant different (P< 0.01). CONCLUSION:We could archive the satisfactory effects with acupuncture and rehabilitation therapy centralized on facilitation on upper extremities spasm of stroke patients.展开更多
Objective; To observe clinical therapeutic effect of scalp acupuncture in the treatment of facial spasm. Methods: Sixty-five cases of facial spasm were randomly divided into control group (n = 31 ) and treatment gr...Objective; To observe clinical therapeutic effect of scalp acupuncture in the treatment of facial spasm. Methods: Sixty-five cases of facial spasm were randomly divided into control group (n = 31 ) and treatment group(n = 34). Patients of the treatment group were treated with penetrative acupuncture from Qienshencong(前神聪 Extra) to Xuanli(悬厘 GB 6), Baihui(百会 GV 20) to Qubin(曲鬓 GB 7), etc., and those of control group treated with acupuncture of Taiyang(太阳 EX-HN 5), Yengbai(阳白 GB 14), Quanliao(颧髎 SI 18) and Xiaguan(下关 ST 7), etc. once daily, 20 sessions altogether. Results. After treatment, of the 31 cases and 34 cases in control and treatment groups, 5 and 12 were cured, 8 and 13 had remarkable improvement, 11 and 8 had improvement, 7 and 1 failed, with the total effective rates being 77.42% and 97.06% respectively; and the therapeutic elfact of treatment group was significantly superior to that of control group(P〈0.01). Conclusion; Scalp acupurcture has an obvious therapeutic effect for facial spasm.展开更多
Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of local selection of points combined with abdominal acupuncture in the treatment of facial spasm. Methods Eighty cases of facial spasm were randomly divided into treatment ...Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of local selection of points combined with abdominal acupuncture in the treatment of facial spasm. Methods Eighty cases of facial spasm were randomly divided into treatment group and control group, 40 cases in each group,treated respectively by abdominal acupuncture combined with local selected points and local points simply. After 30 sessions of treatment, the therapeutic effect was evaluated. Results In the treatment group, the total effective rate reached 92.5%, the curative rate 75.0%; while in the control group, the total effective rate was 80.0%, the curative rate 55.0% with a significant difference between the two groups ( P<0.05 ). Conclusion The therapeutic effect of abdominal acupuncture combined with local points is superior to that of simple local selection of points in the treatment of facial spasm.展开更多
BACKGROUND Coronary artery spasm(CAS)is a rare but critical condition during surgery.Clinical manifestations can vary from only subtle electrocardiography change to sudden death.In this case report,we present the case...BACKGROUND Coronary artery spasm(CAS)is a rare but critical condition during surgery.Clinical manifestations can vary from only subtle electrocardiography change to sudden death.In this case report,we present the case of a patient with myasthenia gravis(MG)who developed refractory CAS-related cardiogenic shock during thymoma surgery.CASE SUMMARY A 61-year-old man had a history of cigarette smoking and coronary artery disease with a bare metal stent placed.Three months ago,he suffered from coronary spasms,with three vessels involved,after surgery for cervical spine injury.He started having progressive dysphagia 4 wk prior and was diagnosed with MG via serologic tests,and computed tomography declared a thymoma in the anterior mediastinum.After the symptoms of MG subsided,he was referred for thy-mectomy.The operation was uneventful until the closing of the sternal wound.Electrocardiography showed sudden onset ST elevation,followed by ventricular tachycardia and severe hypotension.Cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation was initiated immediately with electrical defibrillation,extracorporeal membrane oxygenation was performed due to refractory cardiogenic shock,and the patient was transferred to an angiography room.Angiography showed diffuse CAS with three vessels involved.Intracoronary isosorbide dinitrate and adenosine were administered,and then the patient was transferred to the intensive care unit.CONCLUSION Our case highlights the importance of being prepared for clinical situations such as the one described here and suggests the necessity of developing an appropriate anesthesia plan that includes proactive analgesia and preemptive coronary vaso-dilators.展开更多
BACKGROUND Several reports show that two types of coronary vasospasm(diffuse and focal spasm)are associated with the severity or prognosis of coronary spasm in patients with vasospastic angina(VSA).It is unclear wheth...BACKGROUND Several reports show that two types of coronary vasospasm(diffuse and focal spasm)are associated with the severity or prognosis of coronary spasm in patients with vasospastic angina(VSA).It is unclear whether intracoronary pressure differs between the two spasm types.AIM To investigate such relationships using a pressure wire during the spasm provocation test(SPT)in patients with VSA.METHODS Eighty-seven patients with VSA(average age:67 years;50 men,37 women)underwent SPT.During the SPT,a pressure wire was advanced into the distal portion of the right coronary artery and left anterior descending coronary artery,and the ratio of the intracoronary pressure to the aortic pressure(Pd/Pa)was continuously monitored.An SPT was performed using acetylcholine(ACh),and the presence of coronary spasm was defined as the presence of>90%arterial narrowing in response to an ACh infusion,with the usual chest symptoms and/or ischemic ECG changes.Focal spasm was defined as total or subtotal spasm within one segment of the AHA classification,while diffuse spasm was defined as>90%spasm with two or more segments.RESULTS Among 87 patients,the frequencies of metabolic syndrome and having coronary atherosclerosis were higher in the focal group(n=33)than in the diffuse spasm group(n=54,P<0.05).In the vessel analyses,in these 134 spastic segments,diffuse and focal spasms were detected in 100 and 34 vessels,respectively.The Pd/Pa at baseline was similar in both groups(diffuse:0.96±0.05,focal:0.95±0.05,P=0.35);however,the Pd/Pa during coronary spasm was lower in focal spastic vessels(0.66±0.20)than in diffuse spastic vessels(0.76±0.11,P<0.01),and the reduction in Pd/Pa during an SPT was also lower in focal spastic vessels(-0.29±0.20)than in diffuse spastic vessels(-0.18±0.11,P<0.01).The presence of focal spasm was a significant factor responsible for reduction in Pd/Pa during SPT.CONCLUSION These findings suggest that focal spasm may be more severe than diffuse spasm,judging from the intracoronary pressure during coronary spasm.展开更多
Objective: Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is characterized by involuntary unilateral contractions of the muscles, usually starting around the eyes before progressing inferiorly to the cheek, mouth, and neck. Here we descr...Objective: Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is characterized by involuntary unilateral contractions of the muscles, usually starting around the eyes before progressing inferiorly to the cheek, mouth, and neck. Here we described the use of fire needle combined with filiform needle for a patient with HFS on the left face. Methods: The fire needle was inserted into the points of Du meridian and the first lateral line of bladder meridian, combined with the points of the Ashi points around the left eye, Guanyuan (CV 4), Qihai (CV 6), Xiawan (CV 10), Zhongwan (CV 12), Tianshu (ST 25), Guilai (ST 29) and Daheng (SP 15). The filiform needle was used to acupuncture the points located on the left side of face including Cuanzhu (BL 2), Tongziliao (GB 1), Yangbai (GB 14), Fengchi (GB 20), Sizhukong (TE 23) and Sibai (ST 2). Results: The patient received the combined therapy of fire needle and filiform needle for 9 times in 5 weeks. After that, the symptoms of dull sensation in the left facial area and the twitching of the muscles of the left eye were improved remarkably. Conclusions: The fire needle combined with filiform needle therapy has the potential to cure HFS.展开更多
Background:Agnimandya,the underlying cause of anorectal disorders,of which Parikartika is the most well-known,is brought on by lifestyles characterized by sedentary behavior,elevated stress,poor nutrition,and sleep ha...Background:Agnimandya,the underlying cause of anorectal disorders,of which Parikartika is the most well-known,is brought on by lifestyles characterized by sedentary behavior,elevated stress,poor nutrition,and sleep habits.The illness known as Parikartika,with signs and symptoms like fissure-in-ano in modern sources,is characterized by kartanvat Vedana(cutting pain)over the anal region.Acute fissure-in-ano is treated with analgesics,stool softeners,and soothing creams.Treatment options for hazy chronic fissures include anal dilatation,sphincterotomy,fissurectomy,and anal advancement flap.In addition to using laxatives and substances that promote wound healing(vranaropaka),the concepts of management of Parikartika in Ayurveda are more heavily weighted towards enhancing the nature,character,and consistency of stool and stabilizing the digestive functions Parikartika is mentioned in Ayurvedic texts as a complication of many Ayurvedic procedures,such as Vamana,Virechana,and Basti,as well as a complication of some disorders,such as Arsh,Atisar,and Grahani.Aim and objective:This article aims to comprehensively review the literature,diagnostic,and therapeutic aspects of Parikartika,with its correlation to Fissure in ano,and compare the clinical outcomes of the treatment modalities with supporting references,consolidating all pertinent information on the subject.Material&method:Collection from Samhita’s,commentaries,exploring medical websites,Ayurvedic journals related to the topic of Parikartika and fissure in ano,systematic record of the collected literature and a summary of each item.Organize the collected materials,reference and citation are the material and method followed here.Discussion&conclusion:This is an extensive literature review on Parikartika in Ayurveda,exploring its contemporary association with Fissure in Ano.The research offers insights that can inform the evaluation and treatment of this condition,considering both conservative and surgical approaches,thereby enhancing clinical management strategies.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Although the spasm provocation test(SPT)can diagnose coronary spasms,it would be helpful if it could also predict their occurrence.AIM To investigate whether coronary spasms can be predicted using changes in intracoronary artery pressure measured using a pressure wire during the SPT.METHODS Seventy patients underwent SPTs with pressure-wire measurement of intracoronary artery pressure.During each SPT,the pressure wire was advanced into the distal portion of the right coronary artery(RCA)and left anterior descending coronary artery,and the ratio of intracoronary pressure to aortic pressure(Pd/Pa)was monitored.Coronary spasm was defined as an arterial narrowing of>90%in response to the administration of acetylcholine(ACh),with chest symptoms and/or ischemic electrocardiographic changes.ACh was administered to the RCA at low,moderate,or high doses of 20,50,or 80μg,respectively,and to the left coronary artery(LCA)at low,moderate,or high doses of 50,100,or 200μg,respectively.Coronary arteries with coronary spasms at low doses of ACh were defined as group L,and those with coronary spasms at moderate or high doses were defined as group MH.Those who did not occur coronary spasms at any ACh dose were designated as group N.RESULTS Among the 132 coronary arteries assessed using a pressure wire,there were 49 in group N,25 in group L,and 58 in group MH.Baseline Pd/Pa was the lowest in group L(P=0.001).The decrease in the Pd/Pa between baseline to low doses of ACh was lower in group MH than in group N(P<0.001).A receiver-operating characteristics analysis showed that the cutoff baseline Pd/Pa value for predicting group L was 0.95,with a sensitivity of 0.600(15/25)and a specificity of 0.713(76/107)and that the cutoff value of Pd/Pa from baseline to low doses of ACh for predicting group MH was−0.04,with a sensitivity of 0.741(43/58)and a specificity of 0.694(34/49).CONCLUSION These findings suggest that indices of intracoronary pressure during SPT may be useful means for predicting the occurrence of coronary spasms.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2019YFC1709900)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.71804022)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Henan province(Grant No.232300420256)Medical technologies R&D Program of Henan province(Grant No.LHGJ20220348).
文摘Background:To investigate the effects of acupuncture on post-stroke limb spasm model rats and the underlying mechanism.Methods:A total of 50 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups,Control group(10),Model group(20)and Zhishen Tiaoxing(ZSTX)acupuncture group(20).Middle cerebral artery occlusion was conducted in SD rats to establish post-stroke limb spasm rats,which were treated with ZSTX acupuncture.Behavioral assays were determined by the Narrow ally test,the limb muscle tension was detected by the BL-420S test system,and infarct volume was assessed after the cerebral infarction by 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride staining.Heterogeneous neurotransmitterγ-aminobutyric acid(GABA)and its receptors GABAA and GABAB in the cerebral cortex of the infarct area were determined by immunofluorescence assay.The release of Trkb and K-Cl cotransporter isoform 2 was detected by an immunofluorescence double labeling study.Western Blot was utilized to measure the expression of BDNF and Trkb.Results:The results showed that the behavioral assays in post-stroke limb spasm rats were significantly improved by the treatment of ZSTX acupuncture.14 days of ZSTX acupuncture can effectively inhibit muscle tone and decrease Infarct volume,which was measured with BL-420S biological function experiment system and triphenyltetrazolium chloride.Meanwhile,the results of Double-Label Immunofluorescence Assays showed that ZSTX acupuncture improved the expression of GABA,GABAA,GABAB,BDNF,and K-Cl cotransporter isoform 2.Double-Label Immunofluorescence Assays and WB results showed that 14 days ZSTX acupuncture declined the expression of Trkb.Conclusions:Our results suggest that 14 days of ZSTX acupuncture can significantly improve post-stroke limb spasm.Meanwhile,the pathogenesis of post-stroke limb spasm and the efficacy of ZSTX acupuncture involve metabolic pathways of neurotransmitters,and electro-acupuncture can treat post-stroke limb spasm by regulating BDNF/Trkb-KCC2 signaling pathway.
文摘Facial spasm is a frequently seen dis-ease characterized by unilateral involuntaryirregular twitching of the facial muscles.This disorder may be induced by intoxica-tion,infection,trauma and long-term facialparalysis which was not properly treated.
文摘AIM: To observe the therapeutic effect of rehabilitation therapy centralized on facilitation and acupuncture on upper extremities spasm after stroke.METHODS:56 cases of stroke patients with upper extremities spasm were divided into two groups by random.28 patients in treatment group were received rehabilitation therapy centralized on facilitation and acupuncture treatment.Others in control group were received traditional method. RESULT:All patients were evaluated by muscle tone evaluation of Ashworth Scale.The outcomes of two groups had significant different (P< 0.01). CONCLUSION:We could archive the satisfactory effects with acupuncture and rehabilitation therapy centralized on facilitation on upper extremities spasm of stroke patients.
文摘Objective; To observe clinical therapeutic effect of scalp acupuncture in the treatment of facial spasm. Methods: Sixty-five cases of facial spasm were randomly divided into control group (n = 31 ) and treatment group(n = 34). Patients of the treatment group were treated with penetrative acupuncture from Qienshencong(前神聪 Extra) to Xuanli(悬厘 GB 6), Baihui(百会 GV 20) to Qubin(曲鬓 GB 7), etc., and those of control group treated with acupuncture of Taiyang(太阳 EX-HN 5), Yengbai(阳白 GB 14), Quanliao(颧髎 SI 18) and Xiaguan(下关 ST 7), etc. once daily, 20 sessions altogether. Results. After treatment, of the 31 cases and 34 cases in control and treatment groups, 5 and 12 were cured, 8 and 13 had remarkable improvement, 11 and 8 had improvement, 7 and 1 failed, with the total effective rates being 77.42% and 97.06% respectively; and the therapeutic elfact of treatment group was significantly superior to that of control group(P〈0.01). Conclusion; Scalp acupurcture has an obvious therapeutic effect for facial spasm.
文摘Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of local selection of points combined with abdominal acupuncture in the treatment of facial spasm. Methods Eighty cases of facial spasm were randomly divided into treatment group and control group, 40 cases in each group,treated respectively by abdominal acupuncture combined with local selected points and local points simply. After 30 sessions of treatment, the therapeutic effect was evaluated. Results In the treatment group, the total effective rate reached 92.5%, the curative rate 75.0%; while in the control group, the total effective rate was 80.0%, the curative rate 55.0% with a significant difference between the two groups ( P<0.05 ). Conclusion The therapeutic effect of abdominal acupuncture combined with local points is superior to that of simple local selection of points in the treatment of facial spasm.
文摘BACKGROUND Coronary artery spasm(CAS)is a rare but critical condition during surgery.Clinical manifestations can vary from only subtle electrocardiography change to sudden death.In this case report,we present the case of a patient with myasthenia gravis(MG)who developed refractory CAS-related cardiogenic shock during thymoma surgery.CASE SUMMARY A 61-year-old man had a history of cigarette smoking and coronary artery disease with a bare metal stent placed.Three months ago,he suffered from coronary spasms,with three vessels involved,after surgery for cervical spine injury.He started having progressive dysphagia 4 wk prior and was diagnosed with MG via serologic tests,and computed tomography declared a thymoma in the anterior mediastinum.After the symptoms of MG subsided,he was referred for thy-mectomy.The operation was uneventful until the closing of the sternal wound.Electrocardiography showed sudden onset ST elevation,followed by ventricular tachycardia and severe hypotension.Cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation was initiated immediately with electrical defibrillation,extracorporeal membrane oxygenation was performed due to refractory cardiogenic shock,and the patient was transferred to an angiography room.Angiography showed diffuse CAS with three vessels involved.Intracoronary isosorbide dinitrate and adenosine were administered,and then the patient was transferred to the intensive care unit.CONCLUSION Our case highlights the importance of being prepared for clinical situations such as the one described here and suggests the necessity of developing an appropriate anesthesia plan that includes proactive analgesia and preemptive coronary vaso-dilators.
文摘BACKGROUND Several reports show that two types of coronary vasospasm(diffuse and focal spasm)are associated with the severity or prognosis of coronary spasm in patients with vasospastic angina(VSA).It is unclear whether intracoronary pressure differs between the two spasm types.AIM To investigate such relationships using a pressure wire during the spasm provocation test(SPT)in patients with VSA.METHODS Eighty-seven patients with VSA(average age:67 years;50 men,37 women)underwent SPT.During the SPT,a pressure wire was advanced into the distal portion of the right coronary artery and left anterior descending coronary artery,and the ratio of the intracoronary pressure to the aortic pressure(Pd/Pa)was continuously monitored.An SPT was performed using acetylcholine(ACh),and the presence of coronary spasm was defined as the presence of>90%arterial narrowing in response to an ACh infusion,with the usual chest symptoms and/or ischemic ECG changes.Focal spasm was defined as total or subtotal spasm within one segment of the AHA classification,while diffuse spasm was defined as>90%spasm with two or more segments.RESULTS Among 87 patients,the frequencies of metabolic syndrome and having coronary atherosclerosis were higher in the focal group(n=33)than in the diffuse spasm group(n=54,P<0.05).In the vessel analyses,in these 134 spastic segments,diffuse and focal spasms were detected in 100 and 34 vessels,respectively.The Pd/Pa at baseline was similar in both groups(diffuse:0.96±0.05,focal:0.95±0.05,P=0.35);however,the Pd/Pa during coronary spasm was lower in focal spastic vessels(0.66±0.20)than in diffuse spastic vessels(0.76±0.11,P<0.01),and the reduction in Pd/Pa during an SPT was also lower in focal spastic vessels(-0.29±0.20)than in diffuse spastic vessels(-0.18±0.11,P<0.01).The presence of focal spasm was a significant factor responsible for reduction in Pd/Pa during SPT.CONCLUSION These findings suggest that focal spasm may be more severe than diffuse spasm,judging from the intracoronary pressure during coronary spasm.
文摘Objective: Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is characterized by involuntary unilateral contractions of the muscles, usually starting around the eyes before progressing inferiorly to the cheek, mouth, and neck. Here we described the use of fire needle combined with filiform needle for a patient with HFS on the left face. Methods: The fire needle was inserted into the points of Du meridian and the first lateral line of bladder meridian, combined with the points of the Ashi points around the left eye, Guanyuan (CV 4), Qihai (CV 6), Xiawan (CV 10), Zhongwan (CV 12), Tianshu (ST 25), Guilai (ST 29) and Daheng (SP 15). The filiform needle was used to acupuncture the points located on the left side of face including Cuanzhu (BL 2), Tongziliao (GB 1), Yangbai (GB 14), Fengchi (GB 20), Sizhukong (TE 23) and Sibai (ST 2). Results: The patient received the combined therapy of fire needle and filiform needle for 9 times in 5 weeks. After that, the symptoms of dull sensation in the left facial area and the twitching of the muscles of the left eye were improved remarkably. Conclusions: The fire needle combined with filiform needle therapy has the potential to cure HFS.
文摘Background:Agnimandya,the underlying cause of anorectal disorders,of which Parikartika is the most well-known,is brought on by lifestyles characterized by sedentary behavior,elevated stress,poor nutrition,and sleep habits.The illness known as Parikartika,with signs and symptoms like fissure-in-ano in modern sources,is characterized by kartanvat Vedana(cutting pain)over the anal region.Acute fissure-in-ano is treated with analgesics,stool softeners,and soothing creams.Treatment options for hazy chronic fissures include anal dilatation,sphincterotomy,fissurectomy,and anal advancement flap.In addition to using laxatives and substances that promote wound healing(vranaropaka),the concepts of management of Parikartika in Ayurveda are more heavily weighted towards enhancing the nature,character,and consistency of stool and stabilizing the digestive functions Parikartika is mentioned in Ayurvedic texts as a complication of many Ayurvedic procedures,such as Vamana,Virechana,and Basti,as well as a complication of some disorders,such as Arsh,Atisar,and Grahani.Aim and objective:This article aims to comprehensively review the literature,diagnostic,and therapeutic aspects of Parikartika,with its correlation to Fissure in ano,and compare the clinical outcomes of the treatment modalities with supporting references,consolidating all pertinent information on the subject.Material&method:Collection from Samhita’s,commentaries,exploring medical websites,Ayurvedic journals related to the topic of Parikartika and fissure in ano,systematic record of the collected literature and a summary of each item.Organize the collected materials,reference and citation are the material and method followed here.Discussion&conclusion:This is an extensive literature review on Parikartika in Ayurveda,exploring its contemporary association with Fissure in Ano.The research offers insights that can inform the evaluation and treatment of this condition,considering both conservative and surgical approaches,thereby enhancing clinical management strategies.