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- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating urinary retention.
- 36 patients underwent treatment with specific acupuncture points targeting the bladder and associated areas, leading to notable improvements.
- Results showed an 83.33% cure rate and a total effective rate of 94.44%, indicating acupuncture is a promising option for this condition.
Article Abstract
Objective: To observe the clinical therapeutic effects of acupuncture on urinary retention.
Methods: 36 cases of urinary retention were treated by acupuncture at the following points: 1) Qugu (CV 2), Zhongji (CV 3) Guanyuan (CV 4), Sanyinjiao (SP 6) and Yinlingquan (SP 9); 2) Shenshu (BL 23), Pangguangshu (BL 28), Ciliao (BL 32) and Weiyang (BL 39).
Results: 30 cases were cured, 4 cases improved and 2 cases failed, with a curative rate of 83.33% and a total effective rate of 94.44%.
Conclusions: Acupuncture is affirmatively effective in treating urinary retention.
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