| Objective: to observe the effect of soothing liver-qi and regulating the spirit acupuncture method combined with Baliao(BL31-34)points in treating dysuria(benign prostatic hyperplasia)of liver depression qi stagnation type,compared with the general acupuncture method,and to explore the advantages of soothing liver-qi and regulating the spirit acupuncture method,and provide new method of acupuncture based on physical and psychological regulation for this disease.Methods: 66 patients were randomly divided into trial group(n=33)and control group(n=33).The trial group was given soothing liver-qi and regulating the spirit acupuncture method combined with Baliao(BL31-34)points,the control group was given general acupuncture method.6 times a week,continuous treatment for 4 weeks.The international prostate symptom score(IPSS),TCM symptom score scale,self-rating anxiety scale(SAS)and self-rating depression scale(SDS)of the two groups before and after treatment were statistically analyzed,and the curative effect was evaluated.Result: 1.Among 66 patients included,3 cases in the trial group and 2 cases in the control group fell off.The final actual sample size was 61 cases.2.Immediately after acupuncture treatment,the total effective rate was 93.33%in trial group(n=30)83.87% in control group(n=31).The difference was statistically significant(P=0.045<0.05).3.IPSS in both groups decreased in varying degrees after treatment compared with that before treatment(P<0.05),indicating that both groups have the therapeutic effect of alleviating prostate symptoms such as dysuria and sychnuria;The trial group had a greater advantages in reducing the international prostate symptom score and the difference was statistical significant(P=0.030<0.05).4.There was a statistical significance(P<0.05)in the TCM syndrome scores compared with before acupuncture treatment in both groups;The scores in the trial group were lower than those in the control group,with statistically significant differences(P=0.018<0.05).5.There was a statistical significance(P<0.05)in the scores of anxiety and depression compared with before acupuncture treatment in both groups;The trial group was significantly better in relieving anxiety and depression mood status,and the difference was statistical significant(P<0.05).Conclusion: Both of the two methods can relieve patients’ lower urinary tract symptoms,liver depression qi stagnation syndrome,as well as the accompanying anxiety and depression mental state.Compared with the control group,the treatment effect of soothing liver-qi and regulating the spirit acupuncture method combined with Baliao(BL31-34)points is better and the improvement is more significant. |
