Journal of Acupuncture Research

Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine Society (대한침구의학회)
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A Case of Gouty Arthritis Patient Treated with Collaborative Oriental and Western Medicine with Acute Inflammation and Liver Injury

  • Jeon, Ju-Hyun (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Kang, Min-Wan (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Kim, Eun-Mi (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Song, Hyoun-Gun (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Choi, Ka-Won (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Kim, Young-Il (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Kim, Jung-Ho (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Hong, Kwon-Eui (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Lee, Hyun (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Yim, Yun-Kyoung (Department of Meridian and Acupoint, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University)
  • Published : 2006.04.20
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Abstract

Objectives : To examine the effects of the collaborative Oriental and Western medicine, we treated a gouty arthritis patient with acute inflammation and liver injury with a combination of Oriental and Western treatments. Methods : Acupuncture, Bangphungtongsung-San(Fangfengtongsheng-san)', 'Kangwhaljetong-Um(Qianghuochutong-yin)', and 'Sosiho-Tang(Xiaochaihu-tang) were offered to an acute gouty arthritis patient with NSAIDs, Corticosteroids and allopurinol. Laboratory data were observed for the duration of hospital days. Results : In spite of Oriental treatments, NSAIDs administration caused liver injury, but continuous Oriental treatments with small amount of Corticosteroids and allopurinol brought recovery of liver function and gouty arthritis. Confusion : Collaborative treatments of Oriental and Western medicine are better than independent Western treatment for gouty arthritis with acute inflammation and liver injury. Further studies will be required to ascertain the collaborative treatment with Oriental and Western medicine for gouty arthritis and other diseases.

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