Thực trạng khám và chữa bệnh bằng Y học cổ truyền tại trạm y tế xã, phường thành phố Lai Châu năm 2025

Abstract

Objective: To describe the current status of medical examination and treatment using Traditional Medicine at commune and ward health stations in Lai Chau City in 2025.

Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted. Data were collected from all medical records and reports submitted by commune and ward health stations to the Lai Chau City Medical Center, including 2 communes and 5 wards. The study analyzed general medical examination and treatment activities as well as those using Traditional Medicine during 2025.

Results: Musculoskeletal disorders accounted for a high proportion of cases, including low back pain (15.8%), joint pain (12.1%), sciatica (9.1%), periarthritis of the shoulder (9.6%), cervicalgia neck-shoulder syndrome (8.9%), headache and insomnia (10.1%), pharyngitis (8.4%), influenza (9.7%), and allergic diseases (7.6%). The proportion of medical examination and treatment using Traditional Medicine was relatively high (37.0–49.1%). Combined treatment with modern medicine and traditional medicine accounted for the highest proportion (49.9%), followed by treatment using acupuncture alone (13.9%), herbal medicine (11%), a combination of acupuncture and herbal medicine (12.2%), and traditional medicine preparations (6.7%).

Conclusion: Medical examination and treatment using Traditional Medicine, particularly in combination with modern medicine, accounted for a high proportion at commune and ward health stations. Musculoskeletal and chronic diseases accounted for the largest.