Abstract
Objective To study the efficacy on prevention of constipation after stroke through abdominal massage and navel therapy with fructus evodiae.Methods 120 patients of stroke with yin-type syndrome were divided into the observation group and the control group with 60 cases in each group.The control group was given routine nursing,the observation group was given abdominal massage and naval therapy with fructus evodiae based upon routine therapy.Comparisons were made about incidence rate of constipation after stroke and applications of non-retention enema with normal saline.Results There were statistical significances of incidence rate of constipation after stroke and applications of non-retention enema with normal saline.Conclusions Abdominal massage and navel therapy with fructus evodiae are good to constipation after stroke. Key words: Fructus evodiae; Acupoint sticking therapy; Abdominal massage; Stroke; Constipation
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