Acupuncture As an Alternative Therapy in the Management of Burning Mouth Syndrome (bms)

In the routine of dental care, complaints of burning sensation, burning tongue and dry mouth are frequent. Due to the complexity of etiology and diagnosis, treating patients with these sensations is a challenge for clinicians. This study aimed to assess acupuncture as an alternative therapy for patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS). Clinical data were collected from visits of patients to the School of Dentistry of Piracicaba, State University of Campinas, with the application of a protocol of acupuncture points: LI-4 (Hegu), HT-7 (Shenmen), SP-6 (Sanyinjiao), ST-36 (Zusanli), REN-23 (Lianquan), REN-6 (Qihai), LI-11 (Quchi), ExHn3 (Yintang), LV-3 (Taichong), ExHn12 (Jinjin), and ExHn13 (Yuye) to treat the symptoms of BMS, from August 2017 to March 2020. The sample consisted of 6 volunteers – 5 female and 1 male patients – aged 40 to 79 years. The intensity of BMS was assessed before and after each session with self-reported verbal numerical rating scale (VNRS) during the treatment. On average, each patient had 8.16 sessions using 9.92 acupuncture points per session. Variation of VNRS during the treatment showed a decline in burning mouth in most patients, and 83.34% of the sample showed partial or total improvement of symptoms. This study showed that acupuncture was effective in relieving burning mouth, reducing it by 43%, representing an alternative therapy in the management of symptoms of burning mouth syndrome.

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Efficacy of Rikkosan For Primary Burning Mouth Syndrome: A Retrospective Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-586735/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Hiroyuki Hato ◽

Ken-ichiro Sakata ◽

Jun Sato ◽

Takuya Asaka ◽

Noritaka Ohga ◽

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Keyword(s):

Retrospective Study ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Numerical Rating Scale ◽

Burning Mouth Syndrome ◽

Medical System ◽

Hot Water ◽

Main Body ◽

End Of Treatment ◽

Numerical Rating ◽

Burning Mouth

Abstract Background Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic condition characterized by pain in the oral cavity. Kampo medicine is a traditional Japanese medical system, which has its roots partly in ancient Chinese medicine. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of rikkosan—a traditional Japanese herbal medicine (kampo)—in the treatment of primary BMS. Main body: A single-center retrospective study was conducted in 32 patients who were diagnosed with primary BMS and treated with rikkosan alone through gargling (2.5 g rikkosan dissolved in 50 mL hot water) three times daily. Patients were asked to evaluate their pain using the numerical rating scale (NRS) at first visit, after 1 month, and the end of rikkosan treatment. One patient had stomatitis as a side effect after gargling with rikkosan, however, no side effects were observed in other patients. Overall NRS scores decreased significantly between the first visit (7.6 ± 2.7) and the end of treatment with rikkosan (4.4 ± 3.3). Conclusions Rikkosan may be an effective treatment for primary BMS.

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Efficacy of rikkosan for primary burning mouth syndrome: a retrospective study

BioPsychoSocial Medicine ◽

10.1186/s13030-021-00221-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hiroyuki Hato ◽

Ken-ichiro Sakata ◽

Jun Sato ◽

Takuya Asaka ◽

Noritaka Ohga ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Retrospective Study ◽

Chronic Condition ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Numerical Rating Scale ◽

Burning Mouth Syndrome ◽

Medical System ◽

Hot Water ◽

Main Body ◽

Numerical Rating ◽

Burning Mouth

Abstract Background Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic condition characterized by pain in the oral cavity. Kampo medicine is a traditional Japanese medical system that has its roots partly in ancient Chinese medicine. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of rikkosan—a traditional Japanese herbal medicine (Kampo)—in the treatment of primary BMS. Main body A single-center retrospective study was conducted in 32 patients who were diagnosed with primary BMS and treated with rikkosan alone through gargling (2.5 g rikkosan dissolved in 50 mL hot water) three times daily. Patients were asked to evaluate their pain using a numerical rating scale (NRS) at first visit and after 1 month. One patient had stomatitis as a side effect after gargling with rikkosan, however, no side effects were observed in other patients. Overall NRS scores decreased significantly between the first visit (7.6 ± 2.7) and the 1-month visit (5.6 ± 2.8). Conclusions Rikkosan may be an effective treatment for primary BMS.

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Electroanalgesia for the postoperative control pain in dogs

Acta Cirurgica Brasileira ◽

10.1590/s0102-86502012000100008 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

pp. 43-48 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Renata Navarro Cassu ◽

Daniele Alves da Silva ◽

Túlio Genari Filho ◽

Helaine Stevanin

Keyword(s):

Rating Scale ◽

Numerical Rating Scale ◽

Serum Cortisol ◽

Acupuncture Points ◽

Rescue Analgesia ◽

Postoperative Control ◽

Lower Pain ◽

Numerical Rating ◽

Control Pain ◽

Electrical Stimuli

PURPOSE: To evaluate the analgesic and neuroendocrine effects of electroanalgesia in dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy. METHODS: Eighteen dogs were randomly distributed to three groups of six animals each and received either electrical stimuli at acupuncture points (EA), at peri-incisional dermatomes (DER) and at both acupuncture points and peri-incisional dermatomes (EAD). Pre-anesthetic medication was acepromazine (0.05mg kg-1, IV). Anesthesia was induced with propofol (4 to 5mg kg-1, IV) and maintained with isoflurane. Postoperatively pain degree was measured using a numerical rating scale. Dogs were scored at 1, 3, 6, 12 and 24 hours postoperative. If the pain score was ≥6, supplemental morphine (0.5mg kg-1, IM) was administered. Serum cortisol concentration was measured before pre-anesthetic medication (basal), and at 1, 12 and 24 hours postoperative. RESULTS: EA and EAD- treated dogs had lower pain scores than DER treated dogs one hour postoperatively. Fewer EA and EAD-treated dogs required rescue analgesia. Serum cortisol did not differ among treatments. CONCLUSION: Preoperative application of electrical stimuli to acupuncture points isolated or in combination with peri-incisional dermatomes provides a reduced postoperative opioid requirement and promotes an effective analgesia in dogs undergoing ovariohyterectomy.

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Refractory craniofacial pain: is there a role of periodontal disease as a comorbidity?

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria ◽

10.1590/s0004-282x2009000300018 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 67 (2b) ◽

pp. 474-479 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Gisele Maria Campos Fabri ◽

Silvia R.D.T. Siqueira ◽

Caio Simione ◽

Cibele Nasri ◽

Manoel Jacobsen Teixeira ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Periodontal Disease ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Numerical Rating Scale ◽

Chief Complaint ◽

Before And After ◽

Numerical Rating ◽

Craniofacial Pain ◽

Pain Patients ◽

Probe Insertion

OBJETIVE: To evaluate the influence of the periodontal disease (PD), a chronic infection, in patients with chronic craniofacial pain complaints. METHOD: Twenty patients with chronic craniofacial pain and PD (CFP group) and 20 patients with PD (PD group) were assessed before and after periodontal treatment (baseline, 30 and 180 days after treatment). The paramenters evaluated were: plaque index, bleeding index, clinical probe insertion, Visual Analogic Scale (VAS) for pain intensity and Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) and Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) for the "chief complaint". RESULTS: After 180 days PD was controlled in both groups (p<0.001); the VAS decreased in CFP group (p<0.001); "chief complaint" improved (p=0.005 and p=0.027, respectively in CFP and PD group). VRS showed improvement between the groups in 30 (p=0.004) and 180 days (p=0.001). CONCLUSION: These results suggest a possible influence of periodontal disease, as a comorbidity, in refractory craniofacial pain patients and in their pain levels.

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Radial extarcorporeal shock waves: therapeutic myofascial protocol

Journal of Advanced Health Care ◽

10.36017/jahc2107-001 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Barassi Giovanni ◽

Guglielmi Vito ◽

Della Rovere Franco ◽

Di Iulio Antonella ◽

Licameli Marco ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Shock Waves ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Myofascial Pain ◽

Numerical Rating Scale ◽

Trigger Points ◽

Upper Trapezius ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Numerical Rating ◽

Base Of Support

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of radial shock waves in myofascial upper trapezius syndrome following the global treatment scheme of key trigger points. Materials and methods 26 patients treated with rESWT (Radial shock wave therapy) after a global postural and myofascial assessment of the patient and the identification of the key trigger points. At the end of the treatment each subject was re-evaluated through the Numerical Rating Scale - NRS and through the examination with Electronic Baropodometer. In this study, we compared the values of NRS and the values of postural biometrics before and after 2 sessions of rESWT, and a statistically significant difference (P <0.05) in all measurements emerged in the values measured with NRS. In the static percentage load, a statistically significant reduction in the percentage load differences (right / left) (P <0.05) was observed in all three evaluation moments (T0, T1, T2). The percentage and statistically significant improvement (P <0.05) were recorded at time T2 in the surface of the ellipse. Greater control of balance and greater awareness of the base of support was found in the calculation of the sway path, in particular with closed eyes. Based on this experience, the use of radial shock waves in pathologies related to myofascial pain with postural implications would be desirable.

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Jaw Exercise Therapy and Psychoeducation to Reduce Oral Parafunctional Activities for the Management of Persistent Dentoalveolar Pain

Pain Research and Management ◽

10.1155/2018/5042067 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Izumi Makino ◽

Young-Chang Arai ◽

Shuichi Aono ◽

Masayuki Inoue ◽

Hiroki Sakurai ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Standard Deviation ◽

Combination Therapy ◽

Pain Intensity ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Numerical Rating Scale ◽

End Of Treatment ◽

Before And After ◽

Numerical Rating ◽

Therapy Treatment ◽

Nonpharmacological Treatments

Objective. To retrospectively analyze the effects of our original combination therapy treatment on patients with nonodontogenic persistent dentoalveolar pain. Methods. Twenty-one patients suffering from persistent dentoalveolar pain (nineteen females and two males; mean age ± standard deviation: 55.7 ± 19.6 years) participated in this study. They were treated with a therapy combination of jaw exercise and psychoeducation to reduce oral parafunctional activities every month. The intensity of pain in these subjects was evaluated using a numerical rating scale (NRS) before and after treatment. Results. The NRSs at the baseline ranged from 5 to 10 (median, 8), from 0 to 10 (median, 2) at one month after treatment, from 0 to 10 (median, 1) at three months after treatment, and from 0 to 10 (median, 0) at the end of treatment. Pain intensity after treatment improved significantly. Conclusion. There was a significant reduction in pain after our combination of therapies as nonpharmacological treatments, and therefore this treatment could be useful in the management of NPDP patients.

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Laughter and Stress Relief in Cancer Patients: A Pilot Study

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1155/2015/864739 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

S. H. Kim ◽

Y. H. Kim ◽

H. J. Kim

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Numerical Rating Scale ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Alternative Therapy ◽

Control Group ◽

Breast Cancer Patients ◽

Numerical Rating ◽

Anxiety Depression

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a therapeutic laughter program and the number of program sessions on anxiety, depression, and stress in breast cancer patients. A randomized controlled trial was conducted involving 31 patients who received four sessions of therapeutic laughter program comprised and 29 who were assigned to the no-program control group. Scores for anxiety, depression, and stress were measured using an 11-point numerical rating scale. While no change was detected in the control group, the program group reported reductions of 1.94, 1.84, and 2.06 points for anxiety, depression, and stress, respectively (p<0.01,p<0.01, andp<0.01). Scores decreased significantly after the first therapeutic laughter session (p<0.05,p<0.01, andp<0.01). As the therapeutic laughter program was effective after only a single session in reducing anxiety, depression, and stress in breast cancer patients, it could be recommended as a first-line complementary/alternative therapy.

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Ea versus Sham Acupuncture and no Acupuncture for the Control of Acute and Delayed Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: A Pilot Study

Acupuncture in Medicine ◽

10.1136/acupmed-2015-010781 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 33 (4) ◽

pp. 277-283 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Chris McKeon ◽

Caroline A Smith ◽

Kristen Gibbons ◽

Janet Hardy ◽

Corrine Haugstetter ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Standard Care ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Numerical Rating Scale ◽

Sham Acupuncture ◽

Nausea And Vomiting ◽

Controlled Study ◽

Acupuncture Points ◽

Numerical Rating ◽

Randomised Controlled ◽

Oncology Unit

Objective To assess the feasibility of undertaking a high-quality randomised controlled study to determine whether EA gives better control of delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) than sham EA or standard antiemetic treatment alone. Methods Patients having their first cycle of moderately or highly emetogenic chemotherapy were randomised to EA, sham EA or standard care. EA was given for 30 min on day 1 at the time of chemotherapy and on day 3 using standard acupuncture points bilaterally. Sham EA was given to points adjacent to true EA points. All patients received usual care, comprising antiemetics, according to hospital guidelines. The primary outcomes related to study feasibility, and the clinical outcome measure was the change in Functional Living Index Emesis (FLIE) score captured on days 1 and 7. Results 153 participants were screened between April 2009 and May 2011. Eighteen patients did not meet the inclusion criteria, 37 declined to participate and the absence of an acupuncturist or lack of consent from the treating oncologist excluded a further 38 patients; 60 patients were recruited. The FLIE was completed on day 7 by 49 participants; 33 of 40 patients returned on day 3 for treatment. The nausea and vomiting scores were low in all three arms. Adverse events were generally mild and infrequent. Conclusions It was feasible to undertake a randomised EA trial on a busy day oncology unit. As few patients experienced nausea with their first cycle of chemotherapy, it was not possible to determine whether EA improves CINV over standard care. An enriched enrolment strategy is indicated for future studies. A simple numerical rating scale may prove a better objective nausea measure than the FLIE. Trial Registration Number ACTRN12609001054202.

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The acute effects of high-intensity jack-knife stretching on the flexibility of the hamstrings

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-91645-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Kosuke Takeuchi ◽

Kazunori Akizuki ◽

Masatoshi Nakamura

Keyword(s):

High Intensity ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Numerical Rating Scale ◽

Knee Extension ◽

Acute Effects ◽

Safe Method ◽

Passive Torque ◽

Before And After ◽

Numerical Rating ◽

Healthy Participants

AbstractThe purpose of the present study was to examine the acute effects of high-intensity jack-knife stretching for 60 s on flexibility of the hamstrings. Twelve healthy participants underwent jack-knife stretching for 60 s (3 repetitions of 20 s stretching with 30 s intervals) at two different intensities based on the point of discomfort (POD and PODmax). To examine any change in flexibility, knee extension range of motion (ROM), passive torque at end ROM, and muscle–tendon unit stiffness were measured before and after stretching. To evaluate hamstrings pain, a numerical rating scale (NRS) was described. The knee extension ROM (p < 0.01) and passive torque at end ROM (p < 0.05) were significantly increased at both intensities. The muscle–tendon unit stiffness was significantly decreased in PODmax intensity (p < 0.01), but there was no change in POD intensity (p = 0.18). The median values of NRS during the stretching were 0 and 6–7 in POD and PODmax intensity, respectively, although it was 0 immediately after the stretching protocol in both intensities. These data suggested that high-intensity jack-knife stretching is an effective and safe method to decrease muscle–tendon unit stiffness of the hamstrings.

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Cat Stretch Exercise sebagai Salah Satu Solusi Mengatasi Dismenore pada Remaja Putri

jurnalempathy.com ◽

10.37341/jurnalempathy.v1i1.8 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 50-57

Author(s):

Yunita Wulandari ◽

Ika Subekti Wulandari ◽

Atiek Murharyati

Keyword(s):

Community Service ◽

Severe Pain ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Control Method ◽

Numerical Rating Scale ◽

Pain Scale ◽

Lower Abdomen ◽

Before And After ◽

Post Test ◽

Numerical Rating

Background: Dysmenorrhea is a result of menstruation. Dysmenorrhea can cause a variety of complaints in young women such as irregular pain, severe pain and cramps in the lower abdomen that will spread to the back of the back, legs, groin. Cat Stretch Exercise is one of the interventions that is considered to reduce dysmenorrhea pain. The purpose of this study was to determine changes in pain levels in Pondok Imam Bukhari students who were given Cat Stretch Exercise. Methods: The study design used a quasi-two-group pre-test and post-test without control method. Pain measurement with a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) to assess the level of pain before and after the Cat Stretch Exercise exercise. Respondents in the community service were 31 students who experienced dismenore. Results: Obtained decreased respondents' pain scale from moderate to mild pain. Conclusion: CSE interventions are recommended as one of the non-pharmacological steps to deal with the pain of dysmenorrhea.

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