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http://dx.doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2018.39.6.1281

Subclinical Hypothyroidism Treated by Means of Modified Er-Xian Decoction  

Jeong, Chang-un (Gangnam Chung-Yeon Korean Medicine Clinic)
Jo, Hee-geun (Chung-Yeon Medicine Institute)
Kim, Bo-min (Chung-Yeon Korean Medicine Hospital)
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The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine / v.39, no.6, 2018 , pp. 1281-1289 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: This study is the first report on a case of subclinical hypothyroidism treated with Modified Er-Xian Decoction, which is rarely used in Korea. Methods: Patients were treated for 3 months with Modified Er-Xian Decoction and their therapeutic effects were evaluated through thyroid function tests and Spleen-Kidney deficiency Questionnaire. Results: Initial improvement was apparent after the administration of Modified Er-Xian Decoction. After 3 months of treatment, the patient 's Spleen-Kidney deficiency index improved significantly, and thyroid hormone levels returned to normal. Conclusions: In this case report, symptoms and biochemical improvement were confirmed based on a single herbal medicine prescription for subclinical hypothyroidism. It is necessary to verify the effect of this prescription through well - established clinical trials.
Keywords
subclinical hypothyrodism; herbal medicine; Korean medicine; case report;
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