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[Observation on clinical therapeutic effects of electroacupuncture combined with moving cupping on somatoform disorders].

Shen Cong, Li Fang

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OBJECTIVE: To observe therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture combined with moving cupping therapy on somatoform disorders. METHODS: Twenty-five cases of somatoform disorders meeting CCMD-3 criteria were treated with electroacupuncture and moving cupping for 4 therapeutic courses (20 sessions), and the improvement of symptoms and therapeutic effect were observed after treatment. RESULTS: After treatment, of the 25 cases, 13 were markedly effective, 9 improved and 3 ineffective, the total effective rate being 88.0%; the score of SCL-90 factor decreased significantly (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Electroacupuncture combined with moving cupping therapy can early control target symptoms and improve bad emotion for the patient of somatoform disorders.

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Key concepts: Electroacupuncture, Medicine, Therapeutic effect, Cupping therapy, Acupuncture, Physical therapy, Internal medicine, Alternative medicine