The Journal of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회)
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Successful Treatment of Two Patients with Alcoholic Liver Disease Using Herbal Decoction: Case Report

  • Kwon, Soo-Young (Department of International Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Jang-Hoon (Department of International Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
  • Received : 2012.04.10
  • Accepted : 2012.06.07
  • Published : 2012.06.30
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Abstract

Objectives: This case report is presented to introduce the effectiveness of herbal decoction on patients with alcoholic liver disease. Methods: We closely observed two patients who were admitted in the Department of Internal Medicine Department 1 of Kyung Hee Oriental Medicine Hospital due to alcoholic liver disease. We gave herbal decoction to these patients and then analyzed the changes in their general conditions as well as blood test results. Results and Conclusions: The treatments with herbal decoctions Cheongganhaeju-tang and Injincheonggan-tang were helpful for ALD patients. Conclusions: To provide more qualified medical service in the TKMH, they will be required to increase the proportion of non medical doctor employees, like Western medicine counterparts.

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