Abstract: Objective：To observe the clinical effect of Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu decoction and Zhizhujiang decoction in the treatment of constipation in children with weakness of the spleen and stomach.
Methods：A total of 80 children with constipation were selected, who were treated in the outpatient department of Henan Children's Hospital from Sep. 2017 to Oct. 2018, and they were divided into control group and observation group, 40 in each group. The control group was given lactulose oral liquid, and the observation group received Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu decoction and Zhizhujiang decoction with addition of some medicinal herbs; the treatment lasted for two weeks as a course. After treatment, the changes in clinical total effective rate and TCM symptom score were compared between the two groups.
Results：The clinical total effective rate of observation group was 87.5%(35/40), significantly higher than that of control group(67.5%,27/40), and the difference was of statistical significance(P<0.05).The major symptom score, minor symptom score and the total score of observation group were significantly reduced after treatment, and compared with those of control group, there was statistical differencee(P<0.05).
Conclusion：Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu decotion and Zhizhujiang decoction with addition of some medicinal herbs can effectively improve the clinical symptoms of constipation in children with weakness of spleen and stomach and increase the clinical effect, which has some clinical application value.
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Key words: Constipation, Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu decoction, Zhizhujiang decotion, Child