The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine (대한한방내과학회지)
- Volume 27 Issue 4
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- Pages.962-968
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- 2006
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- 1226-9174(pISSN)
A Case Report of Ascites in Liver cirrhosis with Herbal Prescription
복수 동반 간병변 환자의 평위산(平胃散) 합(合) 위령탕가미방 투여 호전 1례
- Kim, Jin-Won (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, National Medical Center) ;
- Jeong, Byeong-Ju (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, National Medical Center) ;
- Woo, Sung-Ho (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, National Medical Center) ;
- Shim, Hyo-Ju (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, National Medical Center) ;
- Na, Eu-Jin (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, National Medical Center) ;
- Kim, Yong-Ho (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, National Medical Center) ;
- Seo, Ho-Seok (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, National Medical Center) ;
- Lee, Won-Hui (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, National Medical Center) ;
- Kim, Byung-Chul (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, National Medical Center)
- 김진원 (국립의료원 한방진료부 내과) ;
- 정병주 (국립의료원 한방진료부 내과) ;
- 우성호 (국립의료원 한방진료부 내과) ;
- 심효주 (국립의료원 한방진료부 내과) ;
- 나유진 (국립의료원 한방진료부 내과) ;
- 김용호 (국립의료원 한방진료부 내과) ;
- 서호석 (국립의료원 한방진료부 내과) ;
- 이원희 (국립의료원 한방진료부 침구과) ;
- 김병철 (국립의료원 한방진료부 내과)
- Published : 2006.12.31
Abstract
Background : Liver cirrhosis is a disease of the liver in which normal cells are replaced by scar tissue. This condition results in the failure of the liver to perform many of its usual functions. Liver cirrhosis includes ascites, jaundice, portal hypertension, varices etc. Objectives : This study was to see if there is a decrease in ascites of liver cirrhosis to under acupuncture and herbal treatment to test their validity. Methods : Measuring the response to treatment of ascites by giving pyengwie-san hap wieryungtang gamibang and treating the patient with acupuncture, these clinical symptoms were observed: weight, abdominal circumference, abdominal SONO, chest X-ray, and lab findings. Results : Over 18 days the daily average loss of weight and abdominal circumference 0.43kg and 0.56cm, respectively. Lab findings of liver functions showed improvement. Conclusions : This report shows a role for acupuncture and herbal treatment for treating ascites in liver cirrhosis.