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KMID : 1149220140220020121
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Korean Journal of Oriental Medical Prescription
2014 Volume.22 No. 2 p.121 ~ p.131
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A Case Study of a Serious Antibiotics-associated diarrhea Patient Treated with Modified Hyangsayukgunja-tang
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Park So-Im
Kang Da-Hyun
Seo Ho-Seok
Kim Jin-Won
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Abstract
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Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report a therapeutic effects of a Korean herbal prescription for antibiotics-associated diarrhea.
Methods : Modified Hyangsayukgunja-tang was prescribed once or twice a day to a antibiotics-associated diarrhea patient. To observe the therapeutic effects, the frequency of defecation was counted and Bristol Stool Form Index was used. Laboratory tests were conducted periodically.
Results : The frequency of defecation was decreased from 9 times a day to once a day. According to Bristol Stool Form Index, stool form was improved from Type 7 to Type 5. The level of red blood cell, hemoglobin and albumin increased slightly from the day of admission to discharge.
Conclusions : Hyangsayukgunja-tang can be a choosable treatment option for a serious antibiotics-associated diarrhea.
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KEYWORD
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Antibiotics, Antibiotics-associated diarrhea, Hyangsayukgunja-tang, Bristol Stool Form Index
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