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A Case Report of Korean Herbal Treatment for an Elderly Patient with Anorexia
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The purpose of this study was to report the clinical effects of Korean herbal medicine on an elderly patient with anorexia of unknown aetiology. The patient was diagnosed with Qi Yin Yang He and treated with relevant Korean herbal medicines, mainly acupuncture and moxibustion, in combination with fluid therapy. Over a period of approximately 2 weeks, we observed improvement in anorexia and other clinical symptoms, such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Therefore, Korean herbal medicine treatment may be effective in improving anorexia symptoms in elderly patients in combination with additional treatments, such as acupuncture, moxibustion, and fluid therapy.
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The purpose of this study was to report the clinical effects of Korean herbal medicine on an elderly patient with anorexia of unknown aetiology. The patient was diagnosed with Qi Yin Yang He and treated with relevant Korean herbal medicines, mainly acupuncture and moxibustion, in combination with fluid therapy. Over a period of approximately 2 weeks, we observed improvement in anorexia and other clinical symptoms, such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Therefore, Korean herbal medicine treatment may be effective in improving anorexia symptoms in elderly patients in combination with additional treatments, such as acupuncture, moxibustion, and fluid therapy.
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