The Journal of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회지)

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Korean medicine treatment including oral administration of Gyejibongnyeong-hwan and acupuncture therapy for calf edema and pain due to deep vein thrombosis of lower leg: A Case Report

하지 심부정맥혈전증으로 인한 부종 및 통증에 계지복령환 투약과 침 요법을 포함한 한의 치료를 시행한 증례 1례 보고

  • Kim, Mikyung (Department of Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University)
  • 김미경 (상지대학교 한의과대학 내과학교실)
  • Received : 2021.04.22
  • Accepted : 2021.05.14
  • Published : 2021.06.01
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Abstract

Objectives: This study was aimed to report changes in clinical symptoms and signs after treatment with Korean medicine in patients who suffered from calf edema due to deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Methods: A 46-year-old male patient, who discharged home after receiving standardized treatment for acute DVT in the right leg, suffered pain and heat sense due to edema of the affected calf. Oral administration of herbal medicine (Gyejibongnyeong-hwan 4 g, twice daily) and acupuncture therapy were given to him for 6 weeks. The change in chief complaints, Villalta score, the right and left side difference of the circumference and the skin surface temperature of both calves, and blood level of D-dimer were observed before and after treatment. Results: The patient's chief complaints began to significantly improve from 2 weeks after treatment, and disappeared completely within 4 weeks. At the end of the treatment, a substantial decrease in the difference between the right and left calves in the circumference and skin surface temperature was observed. This effect was maintained even at the time of follow-up 3 months after the end of treatment, and the patient completely recovered indoor and outdoor life to the level before onset. Conclusions: This case suggests that Korean medicine treatment, including Gyejibongnyeong-hwan administration and acupuncture therapy, can be a viable option to improve edema and related clinical problems in the affected limbs due to DVT.

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