Huayu Xiaowei Decoction for Treating Chronic Atrophic Gastritis in 76 Cases

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of Huayu Xiaowei decoction(HXD)in treating chronic atrophic gastritis.Method:One hundred and fifty-one patients with chronic atrophic gastritis were randomly divided into two groups.The treatment group of 76 cases was given self-made HXD I dose daily.The control group was given vitacoenzyme tablets,1 g,tid.In the two groups,three months were selected as a course of treatment.The treatment was lasted for 2 courses.For evaluation of the clinical efficacy,changes in symptom scores and gastroscope images were investigated.Result:The total effective rate of the treatment group was 90.8%,and that of the control group was 69.3%.The comparison of the two groups was statistically significant(P0.05).The symptom scores of stomach tingling,stomach fullness,facial darkness,anorexia and melena in the two groups showed statistical significances(P0.05).Conclusion:HXD is effective for the treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis.The data provide a reference for colleagues working in the same area.