Using a combined treatment of modified Buzhong Yiqi decoction and Gangtai ointment improves wound healing and anal function for circumferential mixed hemorrhoid patients.
The researchers enrolled 120 patients with circumferential mixed hemorrhoids into this trial. After undergoing a surgical procedure, these participants were randomly sorted into two groups for treatment. The control group received chitosan hydrogels for wound healing on a daily basis. Meanwhile, the research group was treated with a daily oral dose of modified Buzhong Yiqi decoction together with Gangtai ointment applied externally twice a day for two weeks. Observations for comparison between groups included effective rates, pain indexes, perianal edema scores, quality of life score, wound healing and pain resolution times, anal functions, wound exudate scores, as well as adverse reactions.
In comparing the results of the experiment, it was found that the modified Buzhong Yiqi and Gangtai ointment combination gave better results across most measured outcomes. The research group showed a higher effective rate, reduced pain, and less perianal edema. The group's quality of life was improved, and their wounds healed more quickly with less pain experienced during recovery. Being able to maintain anal function was found to be more successful in the research group, and they had fewer incidences of adverse reactions. Furthermore, changes in wound exudate scores at 7 and 14 days post-treatment were lesser than those observed in the control group.
