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Treatment of poststroke constipation with moxibustion: A case report.
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- Analysis of medical service utilization for post-stroke sequelae in Korea between 2016 and 2018: a cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2022Observational
- Grain-Sized Moxibustion Heightens the AntiTumor Effect of Cyclophosphamide in Hepa1-6 Bearing Mice.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2022Article
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Abstract
rationaleMoxibustion, an important therapeutic measure of TCM, can stimulate acupoints to unblock the meridians and collaterals, regulate the function of qi and blood, support health, and expel pathogens. So it could be an effective and safe for the treatment of constipation and improvement of the quality of life in poststroke patients with constipation. PATIENT CONCERNS: He has a history of constipation, with the defecation of hard, bound stool every 2 to 3 days with the help of glycerin enema. DIAGNOSES: Constipation for >6 months; Cerebral infarction for 9 months; Type 2 diabetes for 3 years. Hypertension for approximately 1 month.
interventionsFrom the fifth day after admission, 5 rounds of moxibustion with moxa cones were administered at the bilateral ST25 and CV6 acupoints. OUTCOMES: The patient successfully defecated within 1hour. Subsequently, the patient could maintain daily unobstructed defecation with a normal total stool weight and moderate hardness. LESSONS: Moxibustion is effective and safe for the treatment of constipation and improvement of the quality of life in post-stroke patients with constipation.
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