中医药治疗矮小症的研究进展

Research Progress on Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Dwarfism

摘要: 矮小症是儿童内分泌疾病中常见病之一，发病率呈升高趋势，受到社会广泛关注。然而西医对本病的治疗方式较为局限。中医对本病的认知较早，治疗方式多种多样，近年来许多研究表明病位在肾、脾，与肝、心、肺相关，多为虚证。临床上中医药治疗矮小症的方法有中药汤剂、膏方、针灸、推拿、穴位敷贴等方法，在改善证候、促进生长方面展现出独特优势。中医药治疗本病的疗效明确、副作用少。但是目前对于矮小症，高质量临床研究较少，希望未来能开展大样本、多中心研究，探索中医药治疗特发性矮小症的机制和优势。

Abstract: Dwarfism is one of the common endocrine disorders in children, with an increasing incidence rate that has garnered widespread societal attention. However, Western medical treatments for this condition are relatively limited. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history of understanding and treating dwarfism, employing a variety of therapeutic approaches. Recent studies have indicated that the disease’s loci are primarily associated with the kidney and spleen, with involvement of the liver, heart, and lungs, predominantly manifesting as deficiency syndromes. Clinically, TCM treatments for dwarfism include herbal decoctions, herbal pastes, acupuncture, tuina (Chinese therapeutic massage), and acupoint application, demonstrating unique advantages in improving symptoms and promoting growth. The efficacy of TCM in treating this condition is well-established, with minimal side effects. Nevertheless, there is a scarcity of high-quality clinical research on dwarfism. It is hoped that future studies will involve large-sample, multicenter trials to explore the mechanisms and advantages of TCM in treating idiopathic dwarfism.