In this study, treat chronic functional constipation by wheat grain moxibustion with acupuncture, and use the major clinical symptoms, quality of life in patients with constipation (PAC-QOL) and psychological symptoms scores (SCL-90) as the observation target, to evaluate the effct of this treatment for chronic functional constipation,then to find a best way for the treatment of chronic functional constipation.Methods:Enrolled 100 cases,who were inpatients or outpatients of Department of Anorectal of Nanjing Hospital of TCM from Jan.2009 to Nov.2009,according to Romeâ…¢process and laboratory examination.According to the figures table, the patients were randomly divided in ratio of 1:1 into the treatment group(treated by wheat grain moxibustion with acupuncture) of 50 cases and the control group (treated by only acupuncture)of 50 patients.10 treatments were a course, and in general, the patients received 2 courses of treatment. Comparing the major clinical symptoms,PAC-QOL and SCL-90 before and after the treatment.Results:1.After treating for 2 courses, treatment group:5 case were cured,17 case were markedly,13 cases were effective,6 cases were better and 9 cases were invalid, and the total efficiency was 70%;control group:2 case were cured,8 case were markedly,16 cases were effective,18 cases were better and 6 cases were invalid, and the total efficiency was 52%. Two groups after treatment efficacy had statistics difference.2.There were significant statistics differences between the two groups in some major clinic symptoms(including effort of defecation, time of defecation, the pain of abdominal, exhaust poor and et al) (P<0.01).There were statistics differences in some symptoms (P<0.05).3.There were significant statistics differences in PAC-QOL scores (P<0.01),and statistics differences in SCL-90(P<0.05).Conclusions:Treating CFC by wheat grain moxibustion with acupuncture is effective and security,and it is better than the control group with some symptoms. |