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http://dx.doi.org/10.7231/jon.2018.29.1.047

A Case Report of a Patient with Weight Loss Diagnosed with Pattern of Liver-Spleen Disharmony  

Sakong, Jong-Won (Department of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, Dong-Eui University Korean Medical Hospital)
Kim, Dong-Hee (Department of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, Dong-Eui University Korean Medical Hospital)
Kim, Bo-Kyung (Department of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, Dong-Eui University Korean Medical Hospital)
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Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry / v.29, no.1, 2018 , pp. 47-55 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this report is to suggest that severe weight loss diagnosed with a pattern of liver-spleen disharmony can be effectively treated with Korean Medicine (acupuncture and herbal medication). Methods: This is a clinical case report of a patient with severe weight loss diagnosed with a pattern of liver-spleen disharmony. The patient was treated with Samryungbeakchul-san (Canlingbaizhu-san), Hyangsayangyi-tang (Xiangshayangwei-tang), and Haewoolhwajoong-tang (Jieyuhezhong-tang) two to three times a day and with acupuncture and moxibustion two to three times a week. Results: After the short-term treatments described above, the patient was gradually recovering from severe weight loss and many accompanying symptoms, such as diarrhea, insomnia, insufficient food intake, and others. Conclusions: The results show the possibility that severe weight loss diagnosed with a pattern of liver-spleen disharmony could be effectively treated with Korean Medicine (acupuncture and herbal medication).
Keywords
Weight loss; Pattern of liver-spleen disharmony; Acupuncture;
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