Clinical Observation on Distribution Characteristics and Rules of Force-Sensitive Acupoints in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Abstract

Based on the theory of acupoint sensitization, the aim of this study is to explore the distribution of acupoints in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and to explore its distribution characteristics and rules, in order to provide a new idea and theoretical basis for the selection of acupoints in the clinical treatment of BPH. Results the occurrence rate of force sensitive acupoints in BPH group (82%) was significantly higher than that in healthy group (1%) (p < 0.001). The 587 limin acupoints in patients with BPH are highly concentrated in the nerve segments from T10 to S2(69.59%), which are the spinal nerve segments innervating the prostate. (3) the distribution of li-min acupoints shows regularity in meridians, mainly concentrated in the kidney meridian of foot-shaoyin, ki-bl, bladder meridian of foot-taiyang. Specific Point area appears in Guanyuan, Liangqiu, Yaoyangguan, followed by Weizhong, Weishu, Shenshu and so on. Conclusion there is a specific distribution of acupoints on the body surface in patients with BPH, and its occurrence rate is significantly higher than that of healthy people, the distribution pattern is highly consistent with the meridians related to the reproductive system in TCM theory (kidney meridian of foot-shaoyin, ki-bl, bladder meridian of foot-taiyang) and the nerve segments innervating the prostate in modern medicine (T10-S2). This study provides objective clinical evidence for the diagnosis and treatment of BPH from the perspective of“Acupoint sensitization”. Exploring these force-sensitive acupoints can be used as an effective target for mechanical stimulation intervention of BPH, such as acupuncture and massage, it provides a new idea for optimizing the clinical treatment scheme.