The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)

The Association of Korean Oriental Pediatrics (대한한방소아과학회)
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A PubMed Literature Study of Korean Medicine Treatment (Acupuncture) in Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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  • Chang, Seok Joo (Department of Pediatrics, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Kim, Jang Hyun (Department of Pediatrics, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Min, Sang Yeon (Department of Pediatrics, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University)
  • 장석주 (동국대학교 한의과대학 소아과교실) ;
  • 김장현 (동국대학교 한의과대학 소아과교실) ;
  • 민상연 (동국대학교 한의과대학 소아과교실)
  • Received : 2018.07.27
  • Accepted : 2018.08.16
  • Published : 2018.08.31
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Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study is to review the effectiveness of acupuncture treatment in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Methods We reviewed 8 randomized controlled trials (RCT) of acupuncture treatment in IBS which were published from 2008 to 2018 in PubMed. The acupoints, methods of assessment, treatment, results and adverse events were analyzed. Results There were 8 RCT of acupuncture treatment in IBS. The most commonly used acupoints were 天樞 (ST25), and 上巨虛 (ST37). Frequently used assessments in IBS were Bristol scale, visual analogue scale, IBS-symptom severity score, quality of life, and symptom scale. 3 out of 8 studies, the acupuncture treatment group showed significant effectiveness than that of the control group. Conclusions All of the studies have not shown that the acupuncture treatment was effective in relieving IBS symptoms. More clinical studies are needed to prove the effectiveness of the acupuncture treatment in IBS.

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