Clinical observation on the treatment of functional enuresis by acupuncture plus TDP irradiation: Report of 56 cases

Objective: To explore the effect of acupuncture plus TDP irradiation on functional enuresis.Methods: Fifty-six patients with functional enuresis were treated by acupunctnre combined with TDP irradiation.Acupuncture points were selected according to the differentiation of syndromes so as to achieve the curative effect.The points of Baihui(GV20),Guanyuan(Ren4),Zhonji(Ren3),Shenshu(B23),Pangguang shu(B28) and Taixi(K3) made up a basic prescription in the deficiency of the kidney yang.The points of Baihui(GV20),Qihai(CV6),Taiyuan(L9),Zusanli(S36) and Sanyinjiao(SP6) were selected as the main points in the weakness of the spleen and lung.The effects were observed after 1 to 2 courses of treatment.Results: Forty-one cases were cured,13 improved and 2 no response.The total effective rate was 96.4%.Conclusions: The efficacy of acupuncture plus TDP irradiation therapy on functional enuresis is apparent.The treatment is directed to tonify the spleen and lung and reinforce the kidney yang.