The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine (대한한방내과학회지)

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A Case Report of Suspected Acute Pancreatitis with Elevated Serum Lipase

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  • Do-hyeon Kim (Dept. of Korean Int. Med, College of Korean Medicine, Semyung University) ;
  • Min-hyeon Nam (Dept. of Korean Neuropsychiatry, College of Korean Medicine, Semyung University) ;
  • Jin-ah Oh (Dept. of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Semyung University) ;
  • Kyung-hwan Kong (Dept. of Korean Int. Med, College of Korean Medicine, Semyung University)
  • 김도현 (세명대학교 한의과대학 한방내과학교실) ;
  • 남민현 (세명대학교 한의과대학 한방신경정신과학교실) ;
  • 오진아 (세명대학교 한의과대학 사상체질의학교실) ;
  • 공경환 (세명대학교 한의과대학 한방내과학교실)
  • Received : 2024.09.10
  • Accepted : 2024.10.23
  • Published : 2024.10.30
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Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to report the case of a patient with suspected acute pancreatitis who presented with elevated serum lipase levels and acute abdominal pain. Methods: A 26-year-old male presented with acute abdominal pain, vomiting, and elevated serum lipase levels. Anjung-san was administered along with acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping therapy. The patient's symptoms were evaluated daily using the numerical rating scale, abdominal palpation, and blood tests for pancreatic enzyme levels. Results: Following treatment, the patient's symptoms, including abdominal pain, vomiting, and nausea, improved, and serum lipase levels returned to normal. No significant complications were observed during the hospital stay. Conclusion: Korean medicine treatment may effectively manage symptoms and reduce serum enzyme levels in patients with suspected acute pancreatitis.

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