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KMID : 0363320060270040962
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2006 Volume.27 No. 4 p.962 ~ p.968
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A Case Report of Ascites in Liver cirrhosis with Herbal Prescription
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Kim Byung-Chul
Kim Jin-Won
Jeong Byeong-Ju
Woo Sung-Ho
Shim Hyo-Ju
Na Eu-Jin
Kim Yong-Ho
Seo Ho-Seok
Lee Won-Hui
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Abstract
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Background : Liver cirrhosis is a disease of the liver in which normal cells are replaced by scar tissue. This condition results in the failure of the liver to perform many of its usual functions. Liver cirrhosis includes ascites, jaundice, portal hypertension, varices etc.
Objectives : This study was to see if there is a decrease in ascites of liver cirrhosis to under acupuncture and herbal treatment to test their validity.
Methods : Measuring the response to treatment of ascites by giving pyengwie-san hap wieryungtang gamibang and treating the patient with acupuncture, these clinical symptoms were observed: weight, abdominal circumference, abdominal SONO, chest X-ray, and lab findings.
Results : Over 18 days the daily average loss of weight and abdominal circumference 0.43kg and 0.56cm, respectively. Lab findings of liver functions showed improvement.
Conclusions : This report shows a role for acupuncture and herbal treatment for treating ascites in liver cirrhosis.
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KEYWORD
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Liver cirrhosis, Ascites, pyengwie-san hap wieryungtang gamibang
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