Research Progress on the Mechanism of Action of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Chronic Functional Constipation

Abstract

With the acceleration of the pace of life, the increase of social pressure and the change of dietary structure, chronic functional constipation (FC) has gradually become a common disease that plagues people's normal life, among which slow transit constipation (STC) is the most common. Chronic constipation not only induces a series of anorectal diseases, but also leads to insomnia, anxiety and other psychological problems, which increases the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases for the elderly. Although Western medicine treatment can improve symptoms, the prognosis is often poor, while traditional acupuncture is a green treatment that is simple and easy to implement, with definite efficacy and obvious advantages. This article reviews the research progress on the mechanism of acupuncture in the treatment of chronic functional constipation, aiming to provide enlightenment for clinical treatment.