A case of lymphedema in both lower extremities

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A case of lymphedema in both lower extremities

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W J Acupunct Moxi (2014), Yang, Zong-bao;Zhan, Ru-yu.

Abstract

Patient suffering from lymphedema in both lower extremities was treated, acupuncture was carried out at Zhongwn ( CV 12), Shufen ( CV 9), ShuDao ( ST 28), Zusanl ( ST 36), Yinlingquan ( SP 9), Sanyinjiao ( SP 6), Yanglingquan ( GB 34), Taichong ( LR 3) and Taixi ( KI 3), and local TDP irradiation was also carried out to improve local blood circulation and promote lymph fluid backflow, and thus effectively alleviate lymphedema in both lower extremities. The treatment courses were short and painless, and no adverse effect was detected.

Alternative Title

W J Acupunct Moxi

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6/20/2014

Language

Chinese

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Journal Article

doi

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1003-5257(14)60047-7

issn

1003-5257

issue

1

page end

67

page start

65

volume

24

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