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Progress of Short-Term Herbal Medicine Administration for Asymptomatic Proteinuria: Case Report

무증상성 단백뇨에 대한 단기 한약 투약 경과 : 증례보고

  • Kim, Bo-min (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, Chung-Yeon Korean Medical Hospital, Chung-Yeon Korean Medical Hospital) ;
  • Jo, Hee-geun (Chung-Yeon Medical Institute)
  • Received : 2018.11.06
  • Accepted : 2018.12.30
  • Published : 2018.12.30
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Abstract

Objectives: This case reports a certain level of improvement for asymptomatic proteinuria with short-term administration of herbal medicine. Methods: In the first treatment phase, the patient was treated with Dangguisu-san (DGSS) for his rib fracture. In the second treatment phase, the patient was treated with a herbal formulation of Astragali and Angelicae Sinensis (A&As particle) for asymptomatic proteinuria. Results: Treatment with herbal medicine resulted in a decrease in the patient's complaints regarding symptoms. Also, proteinuria-related items in hematology and urinalysis were improved. Conclusions: Herbal medicine therapy may be effective for proteinuria treatment.

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