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KMID : 1149220180260040381
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Korean Journal of Oriental Medical Prescription
2018 Volume.26 No. 4 p.381 ~ p.389
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A case report of urinary incontinence improved by Gyejigabuja-tang
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Yun Hyo-Joong
Lee Soong-In
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Abstract
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Objective : The purpose of this case report is to offer an unprecedented target for Gyejigabuja-tang by analyzing a case in which the symptoms were improved by the herbal decoction therapy, and to accumulate a fundamental knowledge in herbal medicine therapy for urinary incontinence.
Method : We studied a patient’s chart with the patient’s consent and displayed patient’s timeline and adherence in a figure according to the CARE guideline. The progress of urination symptoms were assessed with the frequency of urination and how long the patient can stand urine. The accompanied lower limb pain was estimated with Numerical Rating Scale(NRS)
Results : The patient’s adherence was good during the medication period and symptoms related with urination and accompanied lower limb pain were improved with no specific side effects. NRS of the lower limb pain decreased from 7 to 2, the frequency of urination also improved from over 10 times to 6~8 times per day, and the patient can stand urine from less than 1 second to 2~3 minutes.
Conclusions : Gyejigabuja-tang was effective for an urinary incontinence patient which corresponds to the provision No.20 in Shanghanlun.
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KEYWORD
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Gyejigabuja-tang, urinary incontinence, Shanghanlun, case report, Greater Yang Disease
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