[Comparison and analysis on therapeutic effects of acupuncture plus massage therapy and drug on infantile diarrhea].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To compare therapeutic effects of acupuncture plus massage therapy and western medicine on infantile diarrhea.

METHODS:

A total of 120 cases of infantile diarrhea were randomly divided into a treatment group of 80 cases and a control group of 40 cases. The treatment group were treated by acupuncture and massage therapy, and the control group by smecta.

RESULTS:

The cured rate of 55.0% in the treatment group was better than 35.0% in the control group (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION:

Acupuncture plus massage therapy has obvious therapeutic effect on infantile diarrhea.

• Authors: Xue-feng Wang, Xu Teng
• Journal: Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion (Zhongguo Zhen Jiu) Vol. 25 Issue 2 Pg. 92-4 (Feb 2005) ISSN: 0255-2930 [Print] China
• PMID: 16312888 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Acupuncture Therapy
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Diarrhea, Infantile (therapy)
• Humans
• Massage