Reflexology For Urinary Issues 10 Studies: <previous 1 2 3 4 5             6 7 8 9 10 next >

Subject:

	Urinary Bladder, Urine Retention

Study Conducted:	Country:	Institution:

	China		Anorectal Department, Hospital of Lianyungang Alkali Factory

Citation:

	Liu, A., and Liu, H., "Analysis of Therapeutic Effect of Reflexotherapy in Treating 100 Cases of Urinary Retention after Hemorrhoid and Fistula Operations." 1998 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing : China Reflexology Association, pages 27-28.

Synopsis:

	100 cases with urinary retention after hemorrhoid and fistula operations were divided into 2 groups. One group was treated with acupressure and 25 minutes of foot reflexology. The other group was given intramuscular injections of 1 mg of neostigmine to the buttocks. The group that was given reflexology had a higher success rate.

Conclusion:

	Foot reflexology, in conjunction with acupressure, was found to be effective for the relief of urinary retention.

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