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KMID : 0363620110320060112
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medicine
2011 Volume.32 No. 6 p.112 ~ p.116
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A Case of Cold Medicine-Induced Hepatitis Treated with Herbal Medicine
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Son Chang-Gue
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Abstract
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Objectives: To inform the clinical features of drug-induced liver injury (DILI), and study traditional Korean medicine (TKM)-based strategies or therapeutics.
Methods: A female patient with hepatitis after long term use of medication for cold symptoms was treated with Oriental therapies, after which the clinical outcome was evaluated by serum biochemical parameters and ultrasonography.
Results: Clinical and biochemical levels were fluctuating during administration of cold medicine, but the patient completely recovered her health with herbal medicines.
Conclusion: This case report would provide information about a typical DILI by western medicine followed by treatment with traditional Korean medicine.
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KEYWORD
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Drug-induced liver injury, traditional Korean medicine, herbal medicine
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