Abstract: Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of moxibustion combined with acupoint application in treating constipation after mixed hemorrhoids ligation and external hemorrhoidectomy. Methods From May 2002 to April 2023,120 patients underwent mixed hemorrhoid ligation and external hemorrhoidectomy in the Department of Anorectal Surgery ofNanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western were selected and randomly divided into a control group and an observation group. The control group received routine postoperative care and intervention for mixed hemorrhoids, while the observation group intervened with moxibustion combined with acupoint application after surgery. Results The recovery of constipation symptoms in the observation group was relatively ideal, and the defecation status, satisfaction, and psychological state of the patients were better than those in the control group. Conclusion Moxibustion combined with acupoint application can effectively alleviate postoperative constipation in patients with hemorrhoids, improve gastrointestinal function, and improve their psychological state.

Key words: moxibustion, acupoint application, mixed hemorrhoids, constipation