[Observation on clinical therapeutic effects of electroacupuncture combined with moving cupping on somatoform disorders].
OBJECTIVE
To observe therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture combined with moving cupping therapy on somatoform disorders.


METHODS
Twenty-five cases of somatoform disorders meeting CCMD-3 criteria were treated with electroacupuncture and moving cupping for 4 therapeutic courses (20 sessions), and the improvement of symptoms and therapeutic effect were observed after treatment.


RESULTS
After treatment, of the 25 cases, 13 were markedly effective, 9 improved and 3 ineffective, the total effective rate being 88.0%; the score of SCL-90 factor decreased significantly (P < 0.05).


CONCLUSIONS
Electroacupuncture combined with moving cupping therapy can early control target symptoms and improve bad emotion for the patient of somatoform disorders.
Cong
Shen
S
Shenzhen City Second People's Hospital, Guangdong 518035, China. xincong@szonline.net
Fang
Li
L
D015669:Acupuncture Points; D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D015671:Electroacupuncture; D006801:Humans; D013001:Somatoform Disorders