The Journal of the Society of Stroke on Korean Medicine (대한중풍순환신경학회지)

The Society of Stroke on Korean Medicine (대한중풍순환신경학회)
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A Case Report of a Patient with Rapid Weight Loss due to Nausea, Vomiting and Stomachache

오심, 구토, 복통으로 인해 급격한 체중감소를 보인 환자 치험 1례

  • Kim, Eun-seo (Dept. of Oriental Internal Medicine, Dong-Guk University Bun-Dang Oriental Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Son, Jong-seok (Dept. of Oriental Internal Medicine, Dong-Guk University Bun-Dang Oriental Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Shin, Gil-cho (Dept. of Oriental Internal Medicine, Dong-Guk University Bun-Dang Oriental Medicine Hospital)
  • 김은서 (동국대학교 분당한방병원 한방내과) ;
  • 손종석 (동국대학교 분당한방병원 한방내과) ;
  • 신길조 (동국대학교 분당한방병원 한방내과)
  • Published : 2015.11.30
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Abstract

This patient was 18 year-old man who had severe nausea, vomiting, stomachache but medical examination revealed no abnormality. The symptom lasted for 2 months and he lost 15kilograms. The patient had no underlying diseases. He was treated by korean medicine, containing acupuncture, cupping therapy and herb medicines during 9 days. The severity of nausea was scored by the Numerous Rating Scale and the frequency of vomitng was evaluated by count. After that period, patient's symptom was improved and his other conditions were also better, compared with his admission. This study suggests that Korean medicine could have a therapeutic effect for nausea, vomiting, stomachache and rapid weight loss that the cause has not been diagnosed by Western medicine. It could help to improve patient's symptoms and make general conditions better.

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