Acupoint Application of Cinnamon and Coptis Combined for Abdominal Distension

Abstract

Femoral neck fracture is more common in the elderly, with surgery being the primary treatment approach. However, elderly patients are susceptible to symptoms such as abdominal distension and constipation after surgery, which can be caused by secondary factors such as loss of appetite and electrolyte imbalances. In severe cases, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases can be induced, which is not conducive to postoperative rehabilitation of patients. Choosing a safe, effective and low-cost method to intervene patients with abdominal distension and constipation is conducive to promoting postoperative rehabilitation of patients with femoral neck fracture. Acupoint application of cinnamon coptis contains cinnamon, coptis and other traditional Chinese medicine, which has the effect of dredge viscera and promote intestinal peristalsis. The active ingredients of these herbs, such as cinnamaldehyde and berberine, have anti-inflammatory and laxative effects. Through clinical trials, this study found that acupoint application of cinnamon coptis positively impacts the recovery of abdominal distension and constipation in elderly patients following femoral neck fracture surgery. This intervention significantly enhances clinical efficacy, inhibits the levels of inflammatory factors, reduces constipation symptoms, and improves gastrointestinal function (P <0.05). However, acupoint application of cinnamon and coptis can effectively promote postoperative constipation recovery of patients, which may be related to the effect of effective ingredients such as cinnamaldehyde and berberine, which have anti-inflammatory and bowel soothing effects. Therefore, this study suggested that acupoint application of cinnamon and coptis combined with acupoint massage could be the optimal treatment for elderly patients with abdominal distention and constipation after femoral neck fracture.