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KMID : 0363320160370010135
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2016 Volume.37 No. 1 p.135 ~ p.142
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A Case of Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis Treated with Injinoryeong-san
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Kang Ki-Wan
Lee Jong-Hoon
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Abstract
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Objectives: To introduce the effect of traditional Korean medicine (TKM) treatment with Injinoryeong-san on alcoholic liver cirrhosis (ALC).
Methods: A 37-year-old man with a history of alcohol ingestion for the past five years was diagnosed with ALC based upon his clinical symptoms, sonogram results, and laboratory studies. The patient received TKM treatment with acupuncture, moxibustion, and Injinoryeong-san in parallel to Western medicine for two weeks. The clinical assessment was monitored based upon changes in the Child-Pugh score and ultrasonography, body weight, and abdominal circumference for measuring the amount of ascites.
Results: The patient’s clinical symptoms improved with decreases in abdominal circumference and body weight. Ultrasound revealed a regression of the amount of ascites in the abdominal cavity. Laboratory results also improved significantly, and the Child-Pugh score increased from class B to A.
Conclusions: This case report showed a significant improvement of ALC with relatively simple treatment for only a short period and therefore supported the potential of TKM treatment in ALC.
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KEYWORD
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alcoholic liver cirrhosis, ascites, traditional Korean medicine, Injinoryeong-san
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