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Typical ulcerative colitis treated by herbs-partitioned moxibustion: A case report
Ya-Ying Lin1, Ji-Meng Zhao1, Ya-Jie Ji2
1Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China.
World Journal of Clinical Cases
|May 6, 2020
Summary
Herbs-partitioned moxibustion (HPM) effectively treated a patient with chronic ulcerative colitis (UC). Symptoms improved significantly, with endoscopic healing and sustained remission for at least three months.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
Background:
- Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease causing diffuse colonic inflammation.
- UC incidence and prevalence are rising, significantly impacting patient quality of life and healthcare systems.
- Conventional treatments for UC often have limitations, necessitating exploration of alternative therapies.
Observation:
- A 60-year-old male patient with a decade-long history of UC presented with recurrent abdominal pain and bloody, mucopurulent diarrhea.
- Previous treatments including sulfasalazine, mesalazine, and traditional Chinese medicine were ineffective.
- Herbs-partitioned moxibustion (HPM) was administered daily for 6 months at specific acupoints (RN12, ST25, RN6).
Findings:
- The patient experienced gradual improvement in abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, and mucopurulent stool.
- Endoscopic evaluation by the 6th month revealed near-complete mucosal healing.
- The patient remained in remission for a 3-month follow-up period post-treatment.
Implications:
- Herbs-partitioned moxibustion (HPM) demonstrated significant efficacy in managing ulcerative colitis symptoms in this case.
- HPM may offer a viable therapeutic option for maintaining long-term remission in UC patients.
- This case highlights the potential of integrating TCM therapies into modern UC management strategies.
