The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine (대한한방내과학회지)

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A Case Report of Alcoholic Liver Disease with Lower Limb Weakness

하지무력을 주증상으로 호소하는 알코올성 간질환 환자 치험 1례

  • Kim, Tae-ryun (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, Dong-Shin University Gwang-ju Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Lim, Hyun-chan (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, Dong-Shin University Gwang-ju Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Da-eun (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, Dong-Shin University Gwang-ju Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Jang, Yeo-jin (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Dong-Shin University Gwang-ju Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Jeon, Sang-yun (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, Dong-Shin University Gwang-ju Korean Medicine Hospital)
  • 김태련 (동신대학교 광주한방병원 한방내과) ;
  • 임현찬 (동신대학교 광주한방병원 한방내과) ;
  • 이다은 (동신대학교 광주한방병원 한방내과) ;
  • 장여진 (동신대학교 광주한방병원 침구의학과) ;
  • 전상윤 (동신대학교 광주한방병원 한방내과)
  • Received : 2017.11.06
  • Accepted : 2017.12.06
  • Published : 2017.12.30
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Abstract

Objectives: This report describes the case of a patient suffering alcoholic liver disease with lower limb weakness, which was improved by Korean medical treatments. Methods: For relieving symptoms, Korean medical treatments, including acupuncture, moxibustion, and herb medication, were performed. To evaluate the effects of the treatments, a liver function test (LFT), the Hughes grading scale, and weight were used. Results: After treatments for 29 days, symptoms were improved, and the LFT value was decreased. Conclusions: This report suggests that Korean medical treatments may be one solution for alcoholic liver disease.

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