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http://dx.doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2017.38.6.1068

A Case Report of Alcoholic Liver Disease with Lower Limb Weakness  

Kim, Tae-ryun (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, Dong-Shin University Gwang-ju Korean Medicine Hospital)
Lim, Hyun-chan (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, Dong-Shin University Gwang-ju Korean Medicine Hospital)
Lee, Da-eun (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, Dong-Shin University Gwang-ju Korean Medicine Hospital)
Jang, Yeo-jin (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Dong-Shin University Gwang-ju Korean Medicine Hospital)
Jeon, Sang-yun (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, Dong-Shin University Gwang-ju Korean Medicine Hospital)
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The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine / v.38, no.6, 2017 , pp. 1068-1075 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: This report describes the case of a patient suffering alcoholic liver disease with lower limb weakness, which was improved by Korean medical treatments. Methods: For relieving symptoms, Korean medical treatments, including acupuncture, moxibustion, and herb medication, were performed. To evaluate the effects of the treatments, a liver function test (LFT), the Hughes grading scale, and weight were used. Results: After treatments for 29 days, symptoms were improved, and the LFT value was decreased. Conclusions: This report suggests that Korean medical treatments may be one solution for alcoholic liver disease.
Keywords
alcoholic liver disease; lower limbs weakness; Korean medical treatments;
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