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The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine 2009;30(1): 241-248. |
간경변 환자의 한방치험례 |
신우진 |
삼세한방병원 |
Clinical Case of Liver Cirrhosis, with Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture,
and Moxibustion Treatment |
Woo-jin Shin |
Dept. of Internal Medicine, Sam-se Traditional Korean Hospital |
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Published online: March 30, 2009. |
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ABSTRACT |
Object: Liver cirrhosis is a disease of the liver in which normal cells are replaced by scar tissue. The purpose of this case is to report the improvement of liver cirrhosis after herb-med, acupuncture & moxibustion complex therapy.
Methods : We provided herb-med, acupuncture & moxibustion complex therapy to a patient who suffered from ascites and fatigue. We examined LFT & Child-Pugh class to evaluate the effectiveness of oriental treatment.
Result and Conclusion : Weobservedthatherb-med, acupuncture&moxibustioncomplex therapy decreased symptoms of liver cirrhosis and improved general condition of a patient who suffered from ascites and fatigue. In the LFT result, Child-Pugh class was improved. |
Key words:
Liver cirrhosis, ascites, LFT, Child-Pugh class |
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