International Journal of Clinical Research

Objective To analyze the clinical efficacy, symptom score, and recurrence rate of elderly functional constipation treated with Jichuan decoction combined with acupoint embedding therapy. Methods 80 elderly patients with functional constipation who visited our hospital from September 2023 to September 2024 were selected as the research subjects. According to the random number table method, they were divided into a reference group and an experimental group, with 40 cases in each group. The reference group was treated with modified Jichuan decoction, while the experimental group was treated with modified Jichuan decoction combined with acupoint embedding therapy. Compare the symptom scores, clinical efficacy, and recurrence rate between the two groups. Results The scores of various symptoms in the experimental group were significantly lower than those in the reference group (P<0.05); The treatment efficacy of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the reference group (P<0.05); The recurrence rate of the experimental group was significantly lower than that of the reference group (P<0.05). Conclusion The combination of Jichuan decoction and acupoint embedding therapy can significantly improve the symptoms of elderly patients with functional constipation, enhance treatment efficacy, and reduce recurrence rate. It is worthy of clinical promotion and application.

Functional constipation in the elderly; Jichuan decoction; Acupoint embedding; Symptom score; Recurrence rate