Case of geriatric enuresis

Publication date: June 2016 Source:World Journal of Acupuncture - Moxibustion, Volume 26, Issue 2 Author(s): Qi LIU, Chun-hai CHEN, Chu ZHANG, Chun LIU, Xin-hua CHEN Professor JI Qing-shan's experiences in treating geriatric enuresis were introduced, Professor Jl Qing-shan emphasizes the pathogenesis, and acupoint selection was precise and appropriate, values needling sensation, and emphasize reinforcing and reducing method, combine acupuncture and moxibustion which can warm and unblock meridians. Acupuncture at Sānyīnjiāo ( SP 6), enuresis point, Guānyuán ( CV 4) and Qìhai ( CV 6) was conducted. The needle was inserted into enuresis point for 2.5 mm, twirling for reducing was conducted to the extent that the needling sensation delivered to abdomen; twirling for reinforcing was conducted at CV 4 and CV 6 to the extent that the needling sensation radiated to pudendum. Reinforcing method was conducted at SP 6. The patient's family members were advised to conduct moxa stick moxibustion at CV 6, CV 4 and Shènshù ( BL 23) for therapeutic effect consolidation, good efficacy was obtained.
Source: World Journal of Acupuncture Moxibustion - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research