• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.45 no.5
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• pp.885-894
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• 2024

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.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.41 no.5
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• pp.848-855
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• 2020

Objectives: This study presents a case of a 53-year-old Korean male with rumination after meals. The aim was to assess the effectiveness of Korean medical treatment. Methods: The outpatient was treated with acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and herbal medicine (Hwangryun-tang, Hyangsapyungwi-san-gami, Anjung-san granules, and Hyangsapyungwi-san granules) for 3 months. We evaluated the patient's symptoms whenever he visited the clinic. Results: The patient showed significant improvements after Korean medical treatment. In particular, regurgitation of food disappeared after herbal medicine treatment. Conclusions: This case report suggests that Korean medical treatment could be effective in treating rumination syndrome. Further studies are needed.