[Exploration of the diagnosis and treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia with acupuncture based on theory].

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is caused by kidney deficiency and impaired transformation of the urinary bladder and is manifested by the stagnation of essence chamber. Based on (muscle region of meridian, sinew/fascia) theory and taking the visceral membrane as the principal, acupuncture is delivered at sinew/fascia to promote circulation, resolve stasis and open the orifice. Guided by CT, the needle is inserted at Zhongji (CV 3), the front- point of the urinary bladder, and then goes to the prostatic capsule, meaning "the disease of organ is treated by needling the front- point". In treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, this acupuncture therapy stimulates the different layers of fascia, by which, the defensive on the exterior is regulated and "essence orifice" in the interior is adjusted so that the urination can be promoted.