Warm Acupuncture Combined With Electroacupuncture For Treating Phlegm And Dampness Abdominal Obesity Clinical Research

ObjectiveThe purpose of this research is to observe the effect of warm acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture on improving body weight(BW),body mass index(BMI),body fat percentage(F%),waist circumference(WC),waist-to-hip ratio(WHR)of abdominal obesity patients with phlegm and dampness indicators,levels of leptin(LEP),adiponectin(ADPN)and effectiveness of TCM phlegm and dampness.In order to evaluate the clinical effect of warm acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture on phlegm-dampness abdominal obesity,explore the relevant mechanism of action,and provide a basis for the optimization of clinical treatment options.MethodsThis study collected sputum-abdominal obese patients who were treated in the acupuncture department of Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from April 2019 to December 2019,and the patients who meet the inclusion criteria and do not meet the exclusion criteria are divided into the warm acupuncture combined electroacupuncture group and the simple electroacupuncture group by random number table method,30 cases in each group.The acupuncture points of the simple electroacupuncture group were as follows:Shui Fen,Guan Yuan,Tian Shu(double),Dai Mai(double),Shui Dao(double),Fu Jie(double),and Zu San Li(Double),Feng Long(double),Yin Ling Quan(double),San Yin Jiao(double),Gong Sun(double),He Gu(double).After acupuncture was performed,the Tian Shu,Shui Dao,Dai Mai and Fu Jie were taken as a group of electroacupunctures.Needle retention for 30 minutes each time,3 treatments per week,4 weeks as 1 course,2 consecutive courses of treatment.The warm acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture group was treated with Shui Fen,Guan Yuan,Zu San Li(double)warm acupuncture on the basis of pure electroacupuncture treatment.Each point of moxibustion was 3 strong and the treatment course was the same as that of the pure electroacupuncture group.Both groups of patients received basic treatment,including single-ear auricular acupressure and following a healthy lifestyle.After treatment,the obesity-related measurement indexes(BW,BMI,F%,WC,WHR),LEP,ADPN levels,and phlegm-wet physique scores were recorded in two groups of patients,and data analysis was performed using statistical software.ResultsA total of 60 patients were included in this study,30 in each group.No cases were dropped during the treatment.1.Comparison of obesity-related measurement indicators:BW,BMI,F%,WC,and WHR decreased to varying degrees after treatment in the two groups,which was significantly different from that before treatment(P<0.01);compared between the two groups,treatment The difference in treatment before and after warm acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture was higher than that of electroacupuncture alone(P<0.01).2.Comparison of serum LEP and ADPN levels:Comparison of serum LEP and ADPN levels:After treatment,the LEP level of the two groups was lower than before treatment,and the difference between the acupuncture and electroacupuncture group before and after treatment was higher than that of the electroacupuncture group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.01).Although the level of ADPN was higher than that before treatment,the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).3.Comparison of the effects of phlegm and damp physique in traditional Chinese medicine:0 cases were cured with warm acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture,9 cases were markedly effective,20 cases were effective,1 cases were ineffective,and the total effective rate was 96.7%;0 cases were purely cured with electroacupuncture,2 cases were markedly effective 23 cases,5cases were invalid,the total effective rate was 83.3%.The effect comparison between the two groups was statistically significant.ConclusionBoth warm acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture group and pure electroacupuncture group can have satisfactory clinical effect on obese patients with phlegm-moist abdominal abdomen and can improve the inflammation of adipose tissue.Among them,warm acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture group is better than pure electroacupuncture group.