The Application of Acupoint Application Combined with Fluid Replenishment in the Treatment of Pernicious Vomiting of Pregnancy with Spleen-stomach Deficiency Type

Key Points

• This study aims to explore the effectiveness of acupoint application combined with fluid replenishment for treating pernicious vomiting in pregnant women with spleen-stomach deficiency.
• 72 patients with pernicious vomiting were randomly divided into two groups: treatment and control.
• The control group received fluid replenishment, while the treatment group also received acupoint application.
• Comparative analysis of treatment outcomes was conducted.
• The treatment group showed a higher overall clinical effective rate than the control group.
• Urinary ketone body negativity rate and blood potassium and sodium levels were higher in the treatment group.
• Scores for traditional Chinese medicine syndrome, recurrence rate, treatment duration, and a specific nausea and vomiting scale were lower in the treatment group, with statistical significance (P<0.05).