热敏灸联合毫火针及308 nm准分子光治疗稳定期局限性白癜风临床观察

目的 研究用热敏灸联合毫火针及308 nm准分子光治疗稳定期局限性白癜风的临床效果。方法 按照随机对照原则,选取2021年1月—2021年8月于枣庄市中医医院皮肤科治疗的稳定期局限性白癜风患者60例。对照组采用毫火针联合308 nm准分子光治疗,治疗组在对照组基础上加用热敏灸。比较2组患者白斑处治疗前后的面积变化、复色率及临床效果。结果 治疗前,2组白斑面积比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗12周、24周后,治疗组的白斑面积均显著小于对照组,复色率均大于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,治疗组白斑处愈显率为86.7%(26/30),高于对照组的76.7%(23/30);治疗组总有效率为96.7%(29/30),高于对照组的90.0%(27/30),差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论 热敏灸联合毫火针及308 nm准分子光疗法治疗稳定期局限性白癜风的临床效果明确,明显优于毫火针联合308 nm准分子光疗法。治疗过程中未见明显不良反应,安全性高,患者乐于接受,亦方便推广应用。

Therapeutic observation on heat-sensitive acupoint for treatment of Irishmen with discogenic low back pain

Objective To observe the therapeutic difference in treatment of Irishmen with discogenic low back pain （arthritis of cold-damp syndrome type） between heat-sensitive acupoint and acupuncture. Methods Eighty-two patients were randomly assigned to the heat-sensitive group （43 cases） and the acupuncture group （39 cases）. Corresponding heat-sensitive points in the lumbosacral area were selected in the heat-sensitive group. Then moxibustion was performed at the heat-sensitive acupoint, thus conducting the moxibustion sensation. The treatment was ended when the sensation conduction was finished. If there appeared no moxibustion sensation, moxibustion at the corresponding painful point was lasted for 30 min. Needling was performed in the acupuncture group at corresponding Jiájǐ（夹 脊 EX-B 2）, Back-shu point, Wěizhōng （委中 BL 40）; matching points included Huántiào （环跳 GB 30）, Fēngshì（风市 GB 31）, Yánglíngquán （阳陵泉 GB 34）, Zhìbiān （秩边 BL 54）, etc. The waste was irradiated with TDP after needling, with the maintaining time of 30 min. The treatment was carried out twice weekly, four weeks as one therapeutic course. The therapeutic effect was statistically calculated after 8-week treatment. Results Nineteen cases were clinically cured, 20 improved, 4 failed, and the effective rate 90.7%（39/43） in the heat-sensitive group, while 9 clinically cured, 25 improved, 5 failed, and the effective rate 87.2%（34/39） in the acupuncture group. Signif icant difference was shown in the clinically cured case by 2 test （P0.05）. Conclusion Heat-sensitive acupoint was superior to traditional acupuncture in treatment Irishmen with discogenic low back pain.

Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) treated with moxibustion on heat-sensitive acupoints: a randomized controlled trial

Objective To compare the effects between acupuncture combined with moxibustion on heat-sensitive acupoints and acupuncture on irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea （IBS-D）. Methods Sixty-four cases were randomly divided into an acupuncture and moxibustion group （n=32） and an acupuncture group （n=32）. Conventional acupuncture at Tiānshū （天枢 ST 14）, Zúsānlǐ （足三里 ST 36）, Gōngsūn （公孙 SP 4） and other acupoints was used in the two groups, and moxibustion on heat-sensitive acupoints was added in the acupuncture and moxibustion group. The treatment frequency was 5 times a week, and 4 weeks were a course. After 2 courses, the therapeutic effect was evaluated. Results The clinical symptom scores after treatment in two groups decreased obviously than those before treatment （both P〈0.01）. The cured and markedly effective rate in the acupuncture and moxibustion group was 87.5% （28/32）, and that in the acupuncture group was 37.5% （12/32）, so the effect in the acupuncture and moxibustion group was better than that in the acupuncture group （P〈0.01）. The improvement of all kinds of symptom scores in the acupuncture and moxibustion group was all better than that in the acupuncture group （all P〈0.05）. Conclusion The clinical effect of acupuncture combined with moxibustion on heat-sensitive acupoints on IBS-D is better than that of acupuncture.

Clinical study on skin needling plus heat-sensitive moxibustion for chronic facial paralysis

Objective：To observe the clinical efficacy of skin needling plus heat-sensitive moxibustion in treating chronic facial paralysis. Methods：Sixty patients with chronic facial paralysis were divided into an observation group and an acupuncture group by using the random number table, 30 in each group. Patients in the observation group were given skin needling plus heat-sensitive moxibustion; while patients in the acupuncture group were given conventional acupuncture. Results：Three treatment courses later, the total effective rate was 93.3% in the observation group versus 86.7% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant （P〈0.05）. Conclusion：Skin needling plus heat-sensitive moxibustion can produce a more significant efficacy than conventional acupuncture in treating chronic facial paralysis.

Therapeutic observation of acupuncture plus heat-sensitive moxibustion for chronic pelvic inflammatory disease

Objective：To observe the therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture plus heat-sensitive moxibustion in treating chronic pelvic inflammatory disease （CPID）, for selecting an effective acupuncture-moxibustion method in treating chronic pelvic inflammation. Methods：Eighty CPID subjects were enrolled and divided into two groups by randomized single-blind method, 40 in each group. The observation group was intervened by acupuncture plus heat-sensitive moxibustion, while the control group was by acupuncture plus box-moxibustion, once every other day, 10 sessions as a treatment course, but the period time was skipped. The therapeutic efficacy was observed after 3 treatment courses. Results：The recovery rate was 45.0% and the total effective rate was 95.0% in the observation group, versus 20.0% and 80.0% in the control roup. There were significant differences in comparing the recovery rate and the total effective rate between the two groups （P〈0.05）. Conclusion：Acupuncture plus heat-sensitive moxibustion can produce a higher therapeutic efficacy in treating CPID than acupuncture plus box-moxibustion, and this is an easy-to-operate and safe method without adverse effect.

Effect of heat-sensitive moxibustion plus psychological intervention on SP, 5-HT and quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome

Objective： To observe the effect of heat-sensitive moxibustion plus psychological intervention on serum contents of substance P（SP） and 5-hydroxytryptamine（5-HT）, as well as the quality of life（QOL） in patients with irritable bowel syndrome（IBS）. Methods： A total of 120 IBS patients were divided into three groups by random sampling method, 40 cases in each group. The heat-sensitive moxibustion group received heat-sensitive moxibustion, the psychological intervention group received psychological intervention, while the observation group received both methods. The therapeutic efficacy was evaluated after 3 courses of treatment. Results： After treatment, the therapeutic efficacy of the observation group was better than that of the heat-sensitive moxibustion group and the psychological intervention group（P〈0.01）, and the heat-sensitive moxibsution group was better than the psychological intervention group（P〈0.05）. In comparing the bowel symptom scale（BSS）, the observation group was better than the other two groups（P〈0.05）, and there was a significant difference between the heat-sensitive moxibustion group and the psychological intervention group（P〈0.05）. In the comparison of QOL, the observation group was significantly superior to the other two groups（P〈0.05）, and there was a significant difference between the heat-sensitive moxibustion group and psychological intervention group（P〈0.05）. In comparing serum SP and 5-HT, the observation group was markedly better than the other two groups（P〈0.05）, and there were significant differences between the heat-sensitive moxibustion group and psychological intervention group（P〈0.05）. The self-rating anxiety scale（SAS） and self-rating depression scale（SDS） were used to estimate the mental state of the three groups, revealing that the observation group was better than the heat-sensitive moxibustion group and the psychological intervention group（P〈0.05）, and there were significant differences between the latter two groups（P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Heat-sensitive moxibustion plus psychological intervention can regulate the levels of SP and 5-HT, improve BSS, SDS, SAS and QOL in treating IBS.

Therapeutic effect of heat-sensitive moxibustion plus medications for senile osteoporosis and its effect on serum BMP-2 and OPG levels

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of heat-sensitive moxibustion plus medications on senile osteoporosis(SOP),and to explore the related mechanisms.Methods:A total of 70 elderly participants with osteoporosis were randomly divided into an observation group and control group,with 35 cases in each group.The control group was treated with conventional drugs,and the observation group was treated with heat-sensitive moxibustion on the basis of the conventional drugs.Both groups were treated for 3 months.Before and after treatment,assessed the visual analog scale(VAS)and Oswestry disability index(ODI)scores,determined the bone mineral density of the participants'lumbar spine(L2-L4)and left femoral neck,and detected the participants'serum bone morphogenetic protein-2(BMP-2)and osteoprotegerin(OPG)levels.Results:After treatment,the VAS scores of both groups were lower than before treatment(both P<0.05),and the VAS score of the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the bone mineral density values of the lumbar spine and left femoral neck in both groups were significantly higher than before treatment(both P<0.05),and the bone mineral density values of the observation group were higher than those of the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the ODI scores of the two groups were lower than those before treatment(both P<0.05),and the ODI score of the observation group was lower than that of the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the serum BMP-2 and OPG levels in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group(both P<0.05).Conclusion:Heat-sensitive moxibustion plus medications for SOP can significantly relieve patients'pain,improve dysfunction,and increase bone density,which may be related to the improvement of the serum BMP-2 and OPG levels.

Clinical observation on heat-sensitive moxibustion plus lactulose for postoperative constipation of mixed hemorrhoid due to spleen deficiency

Objective:To observe the clinical effect of heat-sensitive moxibustion plus lactulose oral liquid for postoperative constipation of mixed hemorrhoid.Methods:A total of 70 patients were randomized into a treatment group and a control group,with 35 cases in each group by a random number table.Patients in the control group received lactulose oral liquid alone,while those in the treatment group received additional heat-sensitive moxibustion at Shenque(CV 8).The treatment was given once a day for 15 consecutive days.The defecation interval time,defecation duration,the scores of stool form,visual analog scale(VAS)and patient assessment of constipation quality of life questionnaire(PAC-QOL),as well as the serum substance P(SP)and nitric oxide(NO)levels were measured before and after treatment.Results:After treatment,the stool form score,defecation interval time and defecation duration in the two groups dropped significantly(all P<0.05),and they were lower in the treatment group than in the control group(all P<0.05).After treatment,the VAS scores in the two groups dropped significantly(both P<0.05),and it was lower in the treatment group than in the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the PAC-QOL scores in the two groups dropped significantly(both P<0.05),and it was lower in the treatment group than in the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the serum SP and NO levels in the two groups improved significantly(all P<0.05),and showed statistically significant differences between the treatment group and the control group(both P<0.05).Conclusion:Heat-sensitive moxibustion plus lactulose oral liquid can improve stool form,shorten defecation interval time and defecation duration,alleviate defecation pain,and improve quality of life(QOL)for patients with postoperative constipation of mixed hemorrhoid,which may be related to the regulation of the SP and NO levels.

Effect observation on heat-sensitive moxibustion for cervical spondylosis of vertebral artery type

Objective： To observe the difference of the therapeutic effect between heat-sensitive moxibustion and warm needling therapy for cervical spondylosis of vertebral artery type （CSA）. Methods： A total of 60 cases with CSA who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into a heat-sensitive moxibustion （HSM） group and a warm needling therapy （WNT） group according to the visiting sequences, with 30 cases in each group. Patients in the former group were treated by heat-sensitive moxibustion, while patients in the latter group were treated by warm needling therapy. Both groups were treated once every other day, with 10 times as 1 course of treatment, and the therapeutic effects were evaluated after I course of treatment. Results： After 1 course of treatment, the total effective rate of the HSM group was 93.3%, versus 83.3% in the WNT group. There was a statistically significant difference between the two groups （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Heat-sensitive moxibustion has better therapeutic effect for CSA than warm needling therapy.

Effect of heat-sensitive moxibustion on facial function score in patients with facial paralysis

Objective： To observe and compare the therapeutic efficacies of heat-sensitive moxibustion plus Western medication, dry Western medication, and acupuncture plus TDP in treating peripheral facial palsy （FP）. Methods： Ninety FP patients were randomized into a Western medication group, a heat-sensitive moxibustion group, and an acupuncture group by using sealed envelope, 30 cases in each group. The Western medication group was intervened by conventional Western medication; the heat-sensitive moxibustion group was by heat-sensitive moxibustion in addition to the same Western medication; the acupuncture group was by the Western medication plus acupuncture and TDP radiation. For the three groups, 6-day treatment was taken as a treatment course, with a 2-day interval between 2 courses, and totally 4 treatment courses were observed. Results： After intervention, the modified Portmann scores were changed significantly in the three groups （P〈0.05）, and the improvements in the heat-sensitive moxibustion group and the acupuncture group were both superior to that in the Western medication group. The recovery plus markedly effective rate of the acupuncture group was significantly different from that of the Western medication group （P〈0.05）, and there was a significant difference in comparing the recovery plus markedly effective rate between the heat-sensitive moxibustion group and acupuncture group （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Heat-sensitive moxibustion is effective in treatment peripheral facial paralysis, and this method is free of pain, causing no adverse reactions, and worth promotion in clinic.

Clinical observation of heat-sensitive moxibustion for acute ischemic stroke

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of heat-sensitive moxibustion in intervening acute ischemic stroke.Methods A total of 112 patients were divided into a control group and an observation group by the random number table method,with 56 cases in each group.The control group was treated with conventional treatment,and the observation group was treated with heat-sensitive moxibustion on the basis of the treatment in the control group.The National Institute of Health stroke scale(NIHSS)and modified Barthel index(MBI)were evaluated,and the intracranial hemodynamic indicators including mean velocity(Vm),pulsatility index(PI)and resistance index(RI)were recorded,and the serum levels of superoxide dismutase(SOD)and homocysteine(HCY)were measured before and after treatment.Clinical efficacy was evaluated after treatment.Results The total effective rate of the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the NIHSS scores in both groups decreased significantly(both P<0.05),and the MBI scores increased significantly(both P<0.05).The improvements of NIHSS and MBI scores in the observation group were superior to those in the control group(both P<0.05).Vm in both groups increased significantly(both P<0.05),PI and RI decreased(all P<0.05),and Vm,PI and RI in the observation group were superior to those in the control group(all P<0.05).The serum levels of SOD and HCY in the observation group were significantly improved,and were statistically different from those in the control group(both P<0.05).Conclusion Conventional treatment plus heat-sensitive moxibustion is effective in intervening acute ischemic stroke.It can promote the recovery of neurological function,improve daily activities,and improve intracranial blood flow,which may be related to the regulation of serum SOD and HCY levels.

Observation on therapeutic efficacy of heat-sensitive moxibustion plus Western medicine for diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of heat-sensitive moxibustion plus Western medicine in treating patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN).Methods:A total of 70 patients with DPN were divided into an observation group and a control group by sealed envelope method combined with the random number table method,with 35 cases in each group.The control group was treated with routine medicine,and the observation group was treated with heat-sensitive moxibustion on the basis of the treatment in the control group.After 2 courses of treatment,the scores of Toronto clinical scoring system(TCSS)and vibration perception threshold(VPT)in both groups were observed,and the clinical efficacy was compared.Results:During treatment,3 cases dropped out in the control group and 4 cases in the observation group.After treatment,the total effective rate in the observation group was higher than that in the control group(P<0.05).The scores of TCSS and VPT in both groups decreased after treatment,and the intra-group comparison showed statistical significance(both P<0.05).The scores of TCSS and VPT in the observation group were lower than those in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(both P<0.05).Conclusion:Heat-sensitive moxibustion plus Western medicine can improve the symptoms in patients with DPN,and has a better curative effect than the Western medicine alone.

Therapeutic efficacy and mechanism of heat-sensitive moxibustion for vascular dementia

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of heat-sensitive moxibustion for vascular dementia and explore its mechanism.Methods:A total of 70 patients with vascular dementia were randomized into an observation group and a control group,with 35 cases in each group.The control group was treated with piracetam,and the observation group was treated with heat-sensitive moxibustion on the basis of the treatment of the control group.The treatment lasted for 8 weeks.Before and after the treatment,the mini-mental state examination(MMSE),activity of daily living(ADL)and traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)symptom scores were assessed,and the levels of acetyl choline(Ach)and homocysteine(Hcy)were measured.The efficacy was evaluated after treatment.Results:The total effective rate of the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the MMSE and ADL scores in the observation group decreased significantly,and were lower than those in the control group(all P<0.05);the TCM symptom score of the observation group decreased significantly(P<0.05),while that of the control group had no significant change(P>0.05);the plasma Ach level in the observation group increased significantly(P<0.05),and the Hcy level decreased significantly(P<0.05),which were statistically different from those in the control group(both P<0.05).Conclusion:Heat-sensitive moxibustion plus piracetam is effective in treating vascular dementia.It can significantly improve dementia symptoms and ADL,which may be related to the correction of plasma Ach and Hcy levels.

Therapeutic efficacy and mechanism of heat-sensitive moxibustion for adjuvant treatment of depression in Parkinson disease

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of heat-sensitive moxibustion for adjuvant treatment of depression in Parkinson disease and explore its mechanism.Methods:A total of 80 patients with Parkinson disease coupled with depression were randomized into an observation group and a control group,with 40 cases in each group.The control group was treated with levodopa and benserazide hydrochloride tablets and paroxetine tablets,while the observation group was treated with heat-sensitive moxibustion on the basis of the medications in the control group.The treatment course was 2 months.The Hamilton depression scale-17(HAMD-17),unified Parkinson's disease rating scale(UPDRS)and Parkinson's disease quality of life questionnaire-39(PDQ-39)were scored before and after the treatment,and the efficacy was evaluated after treatment.Levels of patients'serum dopamine(DA),5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)and interleukin-6(IL-6)were detected before and after the treatment.Results:After treatment,the total effective rate of the observation group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05).The HAMD-17 scores in the two groups decreased significantly after treatment(both P<0.05),and the score in the observation group was obviously lower than that in the control group(P<0.05).The component scores and total scores of UPDRS in both groups decreased significantly(all P<0.05),and the scores in the observation group were lower than those in the control group(all P<0.05).The score of PDQ-39 in the observation group decreased significantly(P<0.05),and was lower than that in the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the serum DA and 5-HT levels in the observation group increased significantly(both P<0.05)and the TNF-αand IL-6 levels decreased significantly(both P<0.05),which were statistically different from those in the control group(all P<0.05).Conclusion:Heat-sensitive moxibustion has certain auxiliary effect in treating depression in Parkinson disease,significantly improving clinical symptoms and the quality of life,which may be related to the up-regulation of DA and 5-HT levels and down-regulation of TNF-αand IL-6 levels.

Clinical observation of tuina plus heat-sensitive moxibustion for temporomandibular disorders

Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of tuina plus heat-sensitive moxibustion in treating temporomandibular disorders （TMD）. Methods： Fifty patients with TMD were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 25 cases in each group. The treatment group was intervened by tuina plus heat-sensitive moxibustion, while the control group was by medication. The Fricton-Shiffman craniomandibular index （CMI） was observed before and after intervention, and the clinical efficacies of the two groups were also evaluated. Results： There was no significant difference in comparing the CMI score between the two groups before intervention （P^0.05）. After a treatment course, there were significant improvements in evaluating the CMI score in both groups （P^0.01）, and the improvement was more significant in the treatment group than that in the control group （P〈0.01）. The total effective rate of the treatment group was significantly higher than that of the control group （P〈0.01）. Conclusion： Tuina plus heat-sensitive moxibustion is effective in treating TMD, and it＇s safe, without adverse reactions, thus worth promoting in clinic.

Effect Observation on Heat-sensitive Moxibustion for Abdominal Distension Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Objective: To observe the clinical effect of heat-sensitive moxibustion on abdominal distension following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methods: A total of 240 cases were randomly allocated into an observation group and a control group according to their admission sequence, 120 in each group. Cases in the observation group were treated with conventional care, glycerol enema and heat sensitive moxibustion, whereas cases in the control group were only treated with conventional care and glycerol enema. Then the passage of gas by anus within 24 h and improvement of abdominal distension were observed in both groups. Results: There were statistical differences in the emergence time of bowel sounds and the initial passage of gas by anus between the two groups(both P<0.05). The therapeutic effect in the observation group was better than that in the control group(P<0.05). Conclusion: Heat-sensitive moxibustion has reliable effect for abdominal distension following laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Therapeutic efficacy of moxibustion plus medicine in the treatment of infertility due to polycystic ovary syndrome and its effect on serum immune inflammatory factors

Objective:To explore the effects and related mechanism of heat-sensitive moxibustion plus clomifene citrate capsules for infertility due to polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS).Methods:A total of 70 patients were randomized into a control group and an observation group by the random number table method,with 35 cases in each group.The control group was treated with clomifene citrate capsules,while the observation group was treated with heat-sensitive moxibustion on the basis of the medications in the control group.The treatment course lasted for 6 menstrual cycles.The endometrial thickness and ovarian volume of the patients were measured before and after treatment.The levels of serum sex hormones,tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)and nuclear factor-κB(NF-κB)were detected.Follow-up was performed for 1 year after treatment,and the pregnancy rate was recorded.Results:After treatment,the endometrium of the patients in both groups was significantly thickened,the ovarian volume was significantly reduced,and the intra-group differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The endometrium thickness and ovarian volume in the observation group were significantly different from those in the control group(both P<0.05).After treatment,the levels of serum testostrn(T)and luteinizing hormone(LH)in both groups decreased significantly,the level of estradiol(E2)increased obviously,and the intra-group differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The levels of serum T and LH in the observation group were lower than those in the control group,and the E2 level in the observation group was higher than that in the control group,and the between-group differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).After treatment,the levels of serum TNF-αand NF-κB of the patients in both groups decreased,and the intra-group differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The levels of serum TNF-αand NF-κB in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group(both P<0.05).After 1-year follow-up,the pregnancy rate was 20.0%in the control group,versus 51.5%in the observation group.The pregnancy rate in the observation group was higher than that in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion:The treatment of heat-sensitive moxibustion plus clomifene citrate capsules can increase the endometrium thickness,reduce the ovarian volume,improve the status of serum sex hormone disorders,and increase the conception rate in patients with infertility due to PCOS,which may be related to the adjustment of the levels of immune inflammatory factors such as serum TNF-αand NF-κB.

Effect of moxibustion at sensitized-acupoints on quality of life in patients with chronic superficial gastritis

Objective:To compare the efficacy difference between moxibustion at sensitized-acupoints and non-sensitized-acupoints using the same group of acupoints.Methods:A total of 139 patients with chronic superficial gastritis were divided into a sensitized acupoint group(102 cases)and a non-sensitized acupoint group(37 cases)based on whether acupoint sensitization occurred.The SPSS version 19.0 statistical software propensity score matching function was used to balance the baseline data between the groups.Finally,29 pairs of matched patients were included,namely 29 cases in the sensitized acupoint group and 29 cases in the non-sensitized acupoint group.Both groups were treated with moxibustion therapy.The treatment lasted for 30 min per time,and was performed every other day for 8 weeks.Changes in the traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)symptom score and the short-form 36-item health survey(SF-36)score in both groups were observed before and after treatment,as well as the clinical efficacy.Results:The covariates of age,course of disease,TCM symptom score and SF-36 score in the two groups were balanced after matching(all P>0.05).After treatment,the total effective rate was 100.0%in the sensitized acupoint group and 79.3%in the non-sensitized acupoint group.The difference in the total effective rate between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.01).After treatment and at the 4-week follow-up,the TCM symptom scores in the sensitized acupoint group were significantly lower than those in the non-sensitized acupoint group(all P<0.01);the SF-36 scores in the sensitized acupoint group were significantly higher than those in the non-sensitized acupoint group(all P<0.01).Conclusion:With the same group of acupoints,the sensitized acupoints have a better therapeutic effect and long-term efficacy than the non-sensitized acupoints in the treatment of chronic superficial gastritis.