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KMID : 0644120060190040279
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Journal of Oriental Gynecology
2006 Volume.19 No. 4 p.279 ~ p.286
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A Case Report of Complaining of Disturbed Liver Function in Hyperemesis Gravidarium
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Bae Sang-Jin
Kim Hyung-Jun
Lee Dong-Nyung
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Abstract
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Purpose : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of oriental treatments to hyperemesis gravidarum in disturbed liver function.
Methods : Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe and intractable form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. It is a diagnosis of exclusion and may result in weight loss; nutritional deficiencies; and abnormalities in fluids, electrolyte levels, and acid-base balance. The peak incidence is at 4, 8-16 weeks of pregnancy. Interestingly, nausea and vomiting of pregnancy is generally associated with a lower rate of miscarriage. However disturbed diver dunction with Hyperemesis gravidarium is rare very and dangerous. Traditionally, oriental medical therapy has been used to patients with hyperemesis gravidarum and showed effective result. We treated 1 patient who had hyperemesis gravidarum in disturbed diver dunction at Se-Myung university Oriental Hospital in affiliation by Herbal medication, acupuncture and moxa therapy and got good result from them.
Results : As a result, symptoms are remarkably alleviated and liver function test are improved.
Conclusion : Therefore we would like to report that it is effective to cure the hyperemesis gravidarum in disturbed liver function through the herb-medication and acupuncture treatment.
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KEYWORD
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hyperemesis gravidarum, disturbed liver function, vomiting, nausea
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