Abstract:

Urinary retention(UR) is one of the common complications of stroke and a potential risk factor affecting the prognosis of patients. There is no specific medicine in western medicine for UR after stroke, and indwelling catheter is the main treatment. External treatment of traditional Chinese medicine, such as acupuncture, moxibustion, massage etc., has good effects on treating the disease. In order to verify the curative effect of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of this disease, the relevant clinical literature of nearly five years was summarized. It is found that acupuncture can directly stimulate nerves controlling micturition reflex, regulate the contraction and expansion of detrusor and internal and external urethral sphincter, restore muscle tone to promote better coordination between detrusor and internal and external urethral sphincter, as well as regulate immune system and improve local blood circulation. Finally, it is concluded that acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of urinary retention after stroke is effective, economical and safe, and worthy of clinical application.

Key words: Stroke, Urinary retention, Acupuncture-moxibustion