Clinical Observation Of Acupoint Catgut Embedding Combined With Jichuan Decoction In The Treatment Of Yang-deficiency Constipation

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of acupoint catgut embedding combined with Jichuan decoction in the treatment of Yang-deficiency constipation and the improvement of TCM syndromes.Methods:60 patients with constipation eligible for inclusion in the clinical observation plan,randomly divided them into two groups,the treatment group(n = 30): catgut embedding at acupoints and oral administration of Jichuan decoction;the control group(n = 30): the normal oral administration of Jichuan decoction.After four courses of treatment,to observe the clinical effect,improvement of TCM syndrome,and stool property of two groups before and after treatment.Results:1.Comparison of clinical symptom scores: The scores of clinical symptoms in both groups were significantly lower than those before treatment,P < 0.05,the difference is statistically significant;the treatment group was superior to the control group in comparison between the two groups after treatment,P< 0.05,the difference is statistically significant.2.Clinical symptom relief effect: The clinical symptoms of both groups were improved,however,the improvement of the total score of CCS in the treatment group was significantly better than that in the control group,P <0.05,the difference is statistically significant.3.TCM syndrome score: The scores of clinical symptoms in both groups after treatment were significantly lower than those before treatment,P< 0.05,the difference is statistically significant;the treatment group was superior to the control group in comparison between the two groups after treatment,P<0.05,the difference is statistically significant.4.Clinical Efficacy: The total effective rate of the treatment group was83.33%,the total effective rate of the control group was 56.67%,P< 0.05,thedifference is statistically significant,the treatment group is superior to the control group in the treatment of TCM syndrome.5.The two groups had no diarrhea,abdominal pain,and vomiting after taking the medicine;and no fever,abdominal sclerosing,congestion and other adverse reactions were found after catgut embedding at acupoints.Conclusion:Acupoint catgut embedding combined with Jichuan decoction in the treatment of yang-deficiency constipation Treat Yang-deficiency constipation can significantly improve the clinical efficacy,Improve the patient’s dry stool,poor defecation and other clinical symptoms,and no adverse reactions occur.