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A Case of Wernicke's Encephalopathy Associated with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (임신입덧으로 발생한 베르니케 뇌병증 1예)

  • Lee, Seung-Hyun;Lee, Se-Jin;Lee, Yun-Kyung;Ha, Jung-Sang;Lee, Jun
    • Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.91-95
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    • 2004
  • Wernicke's encephalopathy is an acute-onset illness characterized by mental confusion, ataxia and ophthalmoplegia due to a thiamine deficiency. Immediate administration of thiamine prevents progression of the disease and reverses brain lesions. We have experienced a case of Wernicke's encephalopathy associated with hyperemesis gravidarum. As Wernicke's encephalopathy is mostly associated with chronic alcoholism, the possibility of Wernicke's encephalopathy may be ignored in young women. We emphasize the need for thiamine supplementation in the patient requiring intravenous alimentation such as hyperemesis gravidarum.

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4 Cases of Hyperemesis Gravidarum Patients Treated by Herbal Medicine and Auricular Acupuncture, and Safety of These Medical Interventions (이침과 한약치료를 병행한 임신오조(姙娠惡阻) 환자 4례의 증상호전 및 안전성 보고)

  • Park, Seung-Hyeok;Chae, Min-Soo;Kim, Nam-Hoon;Hwang, Deok-Sang;Lee, Jin-Moo;Lee, Chang-Hoon;Lee, Kyung-Sub;Jang, Jun-Bock
    • The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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    • v.26 no.3
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    • pp.133-142
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    • 2013
  • Objectives: To identify effects and safety of Korean traditional herbal medicine and auricular acupuncture for hyperemesis gravidarum patients. Methods: Korean traditional herbal medicine and auricular acupuncture were applied to 4 hyperemesis gravidarum patients, and we investigated changes of symptoms, continuance of pregnancy, and whether they delivered or not. Results: Hyperemesis gravidarum symptom was improved in 3 patients, and 1 patient showed complete recovery. Among them, 2 patients had children by natural childbirth, 1 patient had a repeat cesarean due to previous cesarean section, and 1 patient has been maintaining pregnancy well for 25weeks. Conclusions: It is confirmed that symptoms of hyperemesis gravidarum patients were improved by Korean traditional herbal medicine and auricular acupuncture, and these medical interventions are safe.

Clinical study of the two cases of the Hyperemesis (임신오조 2례에 대한 임상적 고찰)

  • Cho Seong-Hee;Ban Hye-Ran
    • Herbal Formula Science
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.213-220
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    • 2004
  • Background: We had treatment for two cases of Hyperemesis Gravidarum . they had difficulty in taking herbal medcine(Gamibosengtang), because of bitter taste and increased nausea and vomiting. So We used acupuncture treatment for increasing of taking herbal medicine and reduction of nausea and vomiting. Methods: The patients estimated their dgree of chief complain on a visual analogue scale and change of oral intake and change of frequency of vomiting. Result: Herbal treatment andacupuncture treatment was efficacious for Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Conclusion: More study fo herbal medicine is needed because of bitter taste.

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A Case Report of 1 Patient Complaining of Hyperemesis Gravidarium (임신오조(姙娠惡阻) 1例에 대한 임상보고)

  • Park, Jun-Sik;Lim, Eun-Mee
    • The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.234-241
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    • 2005
  • Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe and intractable form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. It is a diagnosis of exclusion and may result in weight loss; nutritional deficiencies; and abnormalities in fluids, electrolyte levels, and acid-base balance. The peak incidence is at 8-12 weeks of pregnancy, and symptoms usually resolve by week 16. Interestingly, nausea and vomiting of pregnancy is generally associated with a lower rate of miscarriage. The cause of severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy has not been identified. Extreme nausea and vomiting may be related to elevated levels of estrogens or human chorionic gonadotropin. Once the diagnosis is made, treatment consists of mainly supportive care. Until vomiting is controlled, these patients should be maintained as NPO. We treated 1 patient who had hyperemesis gravidarum and visited Kyung-Won Incheon Oriental Hospital by Herbal medication, acupuncture, moxa and nega therapy and got good result from them.

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Clinical Study for the 37 Cases of Herbal Medicine on Pregnancy (임신중(妊娠中)에 한약(韓藥)을 투여(投與)한 37례(例)의 임상보고(臨床報告))

  • Kim, Chul-Won
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.75-85
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    • 1998
  • It was effective for a dosage of herbal medicine to treat hyperemesis gravidarum, threatened abortion and prevent hard labor. We prescribed Kakambosengtang for 15 patients of hyperemesis gravidarum which had weakness of the spleen and stomache, Kakamdalsengsam gyoaesamultang for 10 patients of threatened abortion which had weakness of vital energy and blood, Kakamdalsengsan for 12 patients of preventing hard labor. The result was that the whole syndromes improved. And the healthy baby was born. According to the above mentioned results, it is valid that the sick pregnant women would rather take herbal medicine rightly than avoid herbal medicine blindly.

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A Pilot Study on Pulse Energy Measured by 3D Blood Pressure Pulse Analyzer in Women with Mild Hyperemesis Gravidarum (임신오조 환자의 맥파 분석 예비 연구)

  • Bae, Ju-Eun;Yoon, Young-Jin
    • The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.21-30
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    • 2015
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study was to analyze the characteristics of the pulse energy in women who complained mild hyperemesis gravidarum. Methods : We analyzed the values of pulse energy on 14 patients who suffered mild hyperemesis gravidarum. The patients’ symptoms were assessed by PUQE (Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis scale). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 18.0 for window program, one way ANOVA, pearson correlation coefficient. Results : The results were as follows. 1. There were no statistically significant pulse energy differences. 2. The Chon pulse energy showed negative correlations with each Kwan and Cheok. 3. PUQE score showed positive correlations with right Chon pulse energy and negative correlations with right Kwan pulse energy. Conclusions : The result suggested that PUQE score changes be positive related with spleen pulse energy and negative related with lung pulse energy.

A Case Report: Effect of Korean Medicine Including Distilled Form of Bosaeng-tang Gagambang on Moderate to Severe Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

  • Kim, Hae-Won;Baek, Seon-Eun;Yoo, Dong-Youl;Yoo, Jeong-Eun
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine
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    • v.41 no.4
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    • pp.120-132
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    • 2020
  • Objectives: Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is defined as severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP) with weight loss, ketonuria, and electrolyte imbalance. Many NVP or HG patients get hard to take herbal medicine since the smell and taste of it. Therefore, the distilled herbal medicines are often used in clinical practice. A 32-year-old, 14-week pregnant female was admitted for 3 weeks at a Korean medicine hospital. She was experiencing HG accompanied by 19.61% (10 kg) weight loss, ketonuria, and electrolyte imbalance. The patient received Bosaeng-tang gagambang in its distilled form, acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, sticker needles, cupping, moxibustion, and hydration during admission. The severity and frequency of NVP, weight loss, and ketonuria significantly improved without any side effects. Before the therapy, she admitted to two obstetrics and gynecology hospitals, 1 week each, with no improvement. This case presents the therapeutic potential of Korean medicine including herbal medicine in its diluted form for HG and NVP.

Investigation of Clinical Research of Acupuncture Treatment on Hyperemesis Gravidarum in Medline (Medline 검색을 통한 임신오저에 대한 국외 침치료의 연구 동향 분석)

  • Kim, Eun-Gyung;Hwang, Deok-Sang;Lee, Jin-Moo;Lee, Chang-Hoon;Jang, Jun-Bok;Lee, Kyung-Sub
    • The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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    • v.25 no.4
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    • pp.66-80
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    • 2012
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine acupuncture treatment suggested on the papers of hyperemesis gravidarum(HG) in medicine journals and to establish the future direction. Methods: The papers which were associated with acupuncture and HG published between 2000 and 2012 in Medline were searched. Results: 14 studies met the condition. They were 13 randomized controlled trial (RCT)s and 1 clinical study. 13 studies revealed that acupuncture has efficacies in HG. 1 study was shown to have no statistically significant efficacy. 2 studies revealed that acupuncture was safe treatment, and 1 study revealed that acupuncture was reliable treatment. Conclusions: From the paper research, acupuncture treatment seems to be effective on HG. However, due to the lack sufficient research of HG, it would be necessary to fulfill further study about the period of acupuncture treatment on HG and the selection of acupoint through well-designed study and establish standard of evidence of them.

Subjectivity of Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy(NVP) in woman: Q Methodology (여성의 입덧 경험에 대한 주관성 연구)

  • Kim, Kyung-Ae
    • Women's Health Nursing
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    • v.9 no.4
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    • pp.422-431
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    • 2003
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the subjective opinions related to NVP experience in woman. Method: The research method used was Q-methodology. The statement of self-reference was derived from face to face interviews with 10 womans. Statement were categorized by researcher according to semantics. Twenty-seven of the self reference statement from categories of the Q-population were selected. Twenty-five of pregnant womans were selected by consideration of diversity in sociodemographic background. Based on a 1 to 9 point scale, the selected pregnant womans were made to participate in. Q-sorting. Analysis of Q-type was obtained by use of the QUANAL program. Result: There are three type of NVP experience of Korean womans. The first type focused on family support relate to NVP coping. The second type focused on physical self regulation related to NVP coping. The third type focused on actual strategy related to NVP coping. Conclusion: It is suggested that the results of this study may contribute to the development strategies for the purpose of decreasing the incidence of NVP.

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