Effect of Transcutaneous Electroacupuncture on Functional Abdominal Bloating/Distension

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Functional abdominal bloating/distension (FAB/D) is a common functional bowel disorder that lacks effective treatment options. Rome IV was introduced in 2016. Studies have shown that bloating may affect about 30% general population and 96% of patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID).Transcutaneous electroacupuncture (TEA) as a new therapeutic method has great effect on functional gastrointestinal diseases such as functional dyspepsia and functional constipation. Research on TEA for FAB/D has not yet been explored. Thirty patients who fulfilled the Rome IV diagnostic criter...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Clinical diagnosis of Functional bloating/distension with Rome IV;
• • 2. Aged 18-65 years old；
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Have taken drugs that may affect gastrointestinal motility in the past week;
• • 2. Have taken antibiotics and probiotics in the past month;
• • 3. The history of gastrointestinal surgery;
• • 4. Helicobacter pylori is not cleared；
• • 5. Pregnant and breastfeeding women;
• • 6. Skin allergies.