ABSTRACT
Objective] To observe the clinical efficacy and 5-HT of Shugan Jianpi Tiaoshen acupuncture treatment for senile patients with constipation type of irritable bowel syndrome(IBS-C). [Method] A total of 68 patients with IBS-C were allocated into control group and acupuncture group from June 2015 to June 2014. 34 patients in the control group, who accepted Lactulose oral solution and Citrate Mosapride Citrate, of in 15 males and 19 females, the mean age was 66.8, the average duration of disease was 15.6 months;34 patients in acupuncture group, who accepted acupuncture treatment based on control group, in 17 males and 17 females, the mean age was 65.9, the average duration of disease was 17.1 months. Acupoint selection:Tianshu, Zusanli, Taichong, Xingjian, Qimen, Baihui, Neiguan. Observe constipation symptoms, depressive symptoms, and quality of life and serum 5-HT levels before and after treatment. [Result] The pre-treatment constipation symptoms and depressive symptom scores in two groups were decreased than post-treatment( P0.05), but body pain, vitality, emotional function, mental health, social function, and general health values were higher than that of the control group( P<0.05), which showed acupuncture treatment can reduce physical discomfort and improve the quality of life of patients. After treatment,serum 5-HT in control group was 33.8 pg/ml, in acupuncture group was 27.6 pg/m, which were lower than pre-treatment. 5-HT in acupuncture group was lower than control group( P<0.05), which showed the effect of acupuncture on regulation of 5-HT was more significant. [Conclusion]Shugan Jianpi Tiaoshen acupuncture can modulate 5-HT level of elderly patients with IBS-C, and play its role in modulating gastrointestinal function, improving constipation symptoms, depressive symptoms and quality of life.It is an effective method for the treatment of elderly patients with IBS-C.