Treatment of urinary incontinence after total hysterectomy with acupuncture: A case report

RATIONALE: Acupuncture is a significant feature of traditional Chinese medicine, which can dredge the channels, harmonize qi and blood, replenish deficiency and relieve excess, strengthen the body and remove pathogens to treat urinary incontinence after hysterectomy, and improve the quality of life, which is simple, convenient, inexpensive, and practical. PATIENT CONCERNS: After a total hysterectomy, the catheter was retained every day, causing urinary incontinence and elderly urine wetness for 30 days. DIAGNOSES: Postoperative urinary incontinence for 1 month; type 2 diabetes for 4 years. Hypertension for 2 years. INTERVENTIONS: From the first month after operation, acupuncture on bilateral, Ciliao (BL32), Zhongliao (BL33), and Xialiao (BL34). OUTCOMES: The patient experienced bladder fullness on the 2nd day. On the 3rd day, the patient could arose from bed and urinated on her own. On the 4th day, she could urinate freely. The time and frequency of urination were normal. LESSONS: acupuncture is safe and effective mode for the treatment of urinary incontinence issues after total hysterectomy. It greatly improves the quality of life and daily wellbeing.