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KMID : 0363320190400061311
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2019 Volume.40 No. 6 p.1311 ~ p.1317
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A Case of Recurrent Hyponatremia in the Elderly Improved by Samilsingi-hwan: A Case Report
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Jeon Cheon-Hoo
Cho Chung-Sik
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Abstract
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Objectives: This report aims to present the case of Korean medicine therapies including Samilsingi-hwan on recurrent hyponatremia in the elderly.
Method: A laboratory test was conducted on a patient with general weakness, anorexia, and excess salivation. The patient was diagnosed with hyponatremia and so received intravenous fluid treatment.
Results: We continued fluid treatment until electrolyte levels of sodium returned to normal, but the levels gradually dropped repeatedly when the fluid treatment was discontinued. After changing the herbal medicine to Samilsingi-hwan, recurrence of hyponatremia was not seen, even after stopping the fluid treatment. Clinical symptoms also improved during 35 days of hospitalization.
Conclusion: This case demonstrates that Samilsingi-hwan may be effective in recurrent hyponatremia in the elderly. Further research is needed.
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KEYWORD
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hyponatremia, Samilsingi-hwan, Korean medicine, case report
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