Comparison of the analgesic effects between electro-acupuncture and moxibustion with visceral hypersensitivity rats in irritable bowel syndrome

Table 1 Withdrawal reflex scoring criteria

Score 0 No behavioral response to colorectum

Score 1 Immobile during distension of CR and occasional clicking the head at onset of the stimulus

Score 2 A mild contraction of abdominal muscles, but no lifting of abdomen off the plattorm

Score 3 A strong contraction of abdominal muscles and lifting of abdomen off the platform, no lifting of pelvic structure off the platform

Score 4 Arching body and lifting of pelvic structure and scrotum