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KMID : 0363320010220020271
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2001 Volume.22 No. 2 p.271 ~ p.278
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Two Cases Study on the Disease with Ascites
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Kim Soo-Jung
Lee Ik-Haeing
Kim Jin-Gyu
Lee Woon-Suk
Kim Ju-Youn
Kim Eun-Young
Kim Jong-Dae
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Abstract
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Ascites is commonly caused by portal vein pressure accentuation or peritoneal disease. Also, the use of diuretic and ascitic puncture have been the mainstays of ascites treatment.
Objective : Experimental studies were done to research the effects of herbal medication on diseases with ascites (ex. liver cirrhosis, peritoneal carcinoma) on two patients.
Methods : For measuring the response about the ascites, we observed this clinical symptoms : weight, abdominal circumference (umbilical circumference, upper abdominal circumference), and lab finding.
Result : In both cases, clinical symptoms and ascites improved with herbal medication. Second, abdominal circumference decreased. Third, there was no electrolyte imbalance.
Conclusion : This test shows that herbal medication has a strong effect on decreasing the intractable ascites.
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KEYWORD
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Asites, liver cirrhosis, peritoneal disease, abdominal distension, diuretic
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