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http://dx.doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2019.40.6.1311

A Case of Recurrent Hyponatremia in the Elderly Improved by Samilsingi-hwan: A Case Report  

Jeon, Cheon-hoo (Dept. of Internal Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dae-Jeon University)
Cho, Chung-sik (Dept. of Internal Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dae-Jeon University)
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The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine / v.40, no.6, 2019 , pp. 1311-1317 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: This report aims to present the case of Korean medicine therapies including Samilsingi-hwan on recurrent hyponatremia in the elderly. Method: A laboratory test was conducted on a patient with general weakness, anorexia, and excess salivation. The patient was diagnosed with hyponatremia and so received intravenous fluid treatment. Results: We continued fluid treatment until electrolyte levels of sodium returned to normal, but the levels gradually dropped repeatedly when the fluid treatment was discontinued. After changing the herbal medicine to Samilsingi-hwan, recurrence of hyponatremia was not seen, even after stopping the fluid treatment. Clinical symptoms also improved during 35 days of hospitalization. Conclusion: This case demonstrates that Samilsingi-hwan may be effective in recurrent hyponatremia in the elderly. Further research is needed.
Keywords
hyponatremia; Samilsingi-hwan; Korean medicine; case report;
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