Case of protein-losing enteropathy

Publication date: Available online 28 August 2019Source: World Journal of Acupuncture - MoxibustionAuthor(s): Yao MAAbstractA 77-year-old male patient was diagnosed with protein-losing enteropathy as he had diarrhea for 4 years accompanied with repeated and exacerbated diarrhea and edema of the both lower extremities for more than 1 and a half years. In this case, warming-needle moxibustion compiled with the abdominal rubbing that patient performed by himself were utilized. Zhōngwăn (中脘CV12), Guānyuán (关元CV4); bilateral Tiānshū (天枢ST25), Zúsānlĭ (足三里ST36), Shàngjùxū (上巨虚ST37), Xiàjùxū (下巨虚ST39) and the point on three cùn below ST39 were taken when warming-needle moxibustion was performed. The treatment was given once a day. After 3 weeks’ treatment, the frequency of diarrhea was decreased, the edema disappeared, the seralbumin level was increased, and the symptoms of the patient disappered. Follow-up for half a year, the patients had good prognosis.
Source: World Journal of Acupuncture Moxibustion - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research