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KMID : 0363320190400061259
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2019 Volume.40 No. 6 p.1259 ~ p.1267
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A Case Report on an Elderly Patient with Acute Hematochezia and Anemia Improved by Treatment with Korean Medicine
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Chu Hong-Min
Lee Young-Ung
Kim Kwang-Ho
Kim Cheol-Hyun
Lee Sang-Kwan
Sung Kang-Keyng
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Abstract
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Introduction: The aim of this study was to report the effect of Korean medicine treatments on an elderly patient with acute hematochezia and anemia Case presentation: An 81-year-old female with chronic multifocal middle cerebral artery infarction had symptoms of acute hematochezia and anemia.
Method: The patient was treated with Korean medicine therapy.
Results: Treatment with Korean medicine, including herbal medicine, significantly improved the patient’s symptoms. After treatment, her hematochezia was improved and the results of a complete blood count (CBC) also improved. No side effects were observed during treatment.
Conclusion: Korean medicine treatment can be considered an effective treatment for acute hematochezia and anemia in an elderly patient.
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KEYWORD
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lower gastrointestinal bleeding, hematochezia, anemia, Taklisodok-eum, Gakbyung-yeonsu-tang, Korean medicine
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