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KMID : 0363320210420020207
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2021 Volume.42 No. 2 p.207 ~ p.214
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Case Report of a Patient Diagnosed with Fatty Liver Accompanied by Hypertriglyceridemia
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Hur So-Young
An So-Yeon
Kim Eu-Jin
Hwang Cho-Hyun
Jang Eun-Gyeong
Kim Young-Chul
Lee Jang-Hoon
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study aimed to identify whether herbal medicine improves the clinical symptoms and abnormal blood tests of a patient with fatty liver accompanied by hypertriglyceridemia.
Methods: A 44-year-old man with fatty liver and hypertriglyceridemia was prescribed Saenggangunbi-tang from July 20, 2020, to November 11, 2020, to reduce fatigue and to improve laboratory findings, such as liver enzymes and the lipid profile. We observed changes in symptoms, serum levels of liver enzymes, and the lipid profile during about 4-month treatment. We also recorded changes in the bioelectrical impedance analyzer findings during that time.
Results: In this case study, an approximately 4-month treatment with Saenggangunbi-tang led to considerable improvement in laboratory findings and visceral fat area. In particular, the patient experienced a noticeable decrease in triglyceride levels compared with the baseline parameters of the first visit. In addition, no side effects?including weight gain and liver enzyme increases?were observed during treatment.
Conclusion: This study suggests that appropriately prescribed herbal medicine is a therapeutic option to manage fatty liver combined with hypertriglyceridemia.
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KEYWORD
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fatty liver, hypertriglyceridemia, Saenggangunbi-tang, case report
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