[ZHENG' Guo-Yan-Re needling technique for diabetic fundus hemorrhage].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To observe the clinical effect of ZHENG ' Guo-Yan-Re needling technique for diabetic fundus hemorrhage.

METHODS:

With before-after study design, 34 patients with diabetic eyeground hemorrhage were treated with basic treatment (oral administration of antidiabetic medication or insulin injections to ensure blood glucose in the normal range); in addition, acupuncture was given at bilateral Fengchi (GB 20), Taiyang (EX-HN 5), Jingming (BL 1), Cuanzhu (BL 2), Sanyinjiao (SP 6) and Hegu (LI 4). The ZHENG ' Guo-Yan-Re needling technique was applied at Fengchi (GB 20); the heat reinforcing needling technique was applied at Taiyang (EX-HN 5); the slow needle insertion technique was applied at Jingming (BL 1); and the Xique-Dengmei needling technique was applied at Cuanzhu (BL 2); the neutral supplementation and draining method was applied at remaining acupoints. The acupuncture was given once a day, 6 times as one course, and totally 4 courses were given with an interval of 1 day between courses. The follow-up visit was 6 months after treatment. The TCM symptom scores, fundus examination results and vision improvement were observed before and after treatment, and the effect was observed.

RESULTS:

Compared before treatment, the visual acuity, TCM symptom scores, fundus microaneurysm and hemorrhage points in 34 patients (68 eyes) were significantly improved after treatment (P<0.05). The total effective rate was 88.2% (60/68) after treatment; at follow-up visit, the visual acuity, TCM symptom scores and fundus pathological changes were all improved (P<0.05) and stable at the post-treatment level (P>0.05).

CONCLUSION:

ZHENG ' Guo-Yan-Re needling technique could improve symptoms, promote the absorption of fundus hemorrhage, and improve vision in patients with diabetic fundus hemorrhage.

• Authors: Xiang Qiao, Xiao-Zheng Du, Xue Liu, Yi-Xin Wang, Feng-Fan Zhang, Ting-Zhuo Zhang, Xing-Lan Li
• Journal: Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion (Zhongguo Zhen Jiu) Vol. 39 Issue 8 Pg. 849-52 (Aug 12 2019) ISSN: 0255-2930 [Print] China
• PMID: 31397130 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Acupuncture Points
• Acupuncture Therapy
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Eye
• Female
• Humans
• Needles