Volume 1,Issue 3
Integrated Acupuncture for Intestinal Obstruction in Pregnancy: A Case Analysis
The incidence of intestinal obstruction during pregnancy is low, but it poses a serious threat to the life safety of both the mother and the fetus. The gastrointestinal tract serves as the initiator and trigger of systemic inflammatory responses. After intestinal obstruction occurs, the absorption and digestive functions of the gastrointestinal tract are impaired, which can easily lead to damage to the intestinal mucosal barrier and subsequently cause a series of physiological and pathological changes. Therefore, timely diagnosis and treatment are necessary. Before 28 weeks of gestation, efforts should be made to resolve the intestinal obstruction while maintaining the pregnancy. Between 28 and 32 weeks of gestation, a decision on whether to terminate the pregnancy should be made based on the condition of the pregnant woman and the degree of fetal development. After 32 weeks of gestation, emergency cesarean section must be performed simultaneously with surgical intervention. This article aims to improve the overall clinical efficacy of acupuncture treatment and reduce the financial burden on patients through the application of “Integrated Acupuncture” and a stepwise clinical treatment model.
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