Epilepsy is a chronic brain disease caused by abnormal excessive discharge of brain neurons. The global incidence of epilepsy is high, and the prevalence of epilepsy in China is about 5%. At present, there are various treatment methods of western medicine, but the long-term prognosis is difficult to improve due to the heterogeneity of the clinical manifestations of the patients. Acupoint catgut embedding has many advantages in the treatment of epilepsy. The long-term stimulation effect of acupoint catgut embedding can stimulate acupoint function for a long time. The overall regulatory advantage can improve the functional state of the body from multiple systems. The green safety advantage is reflected in the use of absorbable materials, fewer side effects, and avoiding the risk of surgical trauma. The advantages of economy and convenience lie in low cost, simple operation, and reducing the medical cost of patients. A 15-year-old male patient with epilepsy was treated with electroacupuncture and acupoint catgut embedding for 8 weeks. The number of seizures was significantly reduced and the quality of life was improved. However, acupoint catgut embedding has limitations in the treatment of epilepsy. At present, it cannot replace the mainstream therapy, and most of them are used as an auxiliary means. In the future, it is necessary to expand the sample size to further verify its effectiveness, further explore the mechanism of action, and clarify the scope of application, so as to better apply it in the treatment of epilepsy.

Wei Fang, Gaiqin Yang, Ting Qu,Yaxin Jiao. A Case Study of Acupoint Catgut Embedding Therapy for Epilepsy. Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences(2025), Vol. 6, Issue 3: 38-46. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJMHS.2025.060307.

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