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[Acupuncture for Wernicke encephalopathy: a case report].
Xiangyu Chen1, Yuhan Mao2, Jiayong Yao2
1First Clinical Medical College, Heilongjiang University of CM, Harbin 150040, China.
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu = Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
|February 13, 2025
Summary
This case report details acupuncture for Wernicke encephalopathy, using a "regulating spirit and promoting yang" method. The treatment significantly improved patient mobility and overall health after 16 weeks.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Integrative Medicine
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
Background:
- Wernicke encephalopathy is a serious neurological condition.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine offers alternative therapeutic approaches.
- Professor ZOU Wei's expertise in acupuncture is highlighted.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case study on treating Wernicke encephalopathy.
- To evaluate the efficacy of the "regulating spirit and promoting yang" acupuncture method.
- To document the treatment of spleen and stomach deficiency with internal liver wind.
Main Methods:
- Acupuncture treatment using specific acupoint combinations targeting spirit regulation, spleen strengthening, and tendon relaxation.
- Daily 50-minute sessions for 16 weeks.
- Acupoints included Baihui (GV20), Taiyang (EX-HN5), Fengchi (GB20), Tianshu (ST25), Taixi (KI3), Waiguan (TE5), Hegu (LI4), Yanglingquan (GB34), and Xuanzhong (GB39).
Main Results:
- The patient showed significant improvement in mobility, walking with assistance after 16 weeks.
- Neurological symptoms associated with Wernicke encephalopathy returned to normal.
- A two-month follow-up confirmed stable condition and further health improvement.
Conclusions:
- The "regulating spirit and promoting yang" acupuncture method demonstrated positive outcomes in managing Wernicke encephalopathy.
- Acupuncture can be an effective complementary therapy for neurological disorders.
- This case highlights the potential of TCM in treating complex conditions like Wernicke encephalopathy.
