Two Cases in which Byakkokaninjinto was Effective for General Malaise in Aging Males
10.3937/kampomed.63.245
- VernacularTitle:更年期男性の不定愁訴に白虎加人参湯が有効であった2例
- Author:
Yuko HORIBA
;
Keiko MATSUURA
;
Kenji WATANABE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
aging male;
thirsty;
polydipsia;
general malaise;
byakkokaninjinto
- From:Kampo Medicine
2012;63(4):245-250
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
We report 2 cases in which byakkokaninjinto was effective for general malaise in aging males. In 1939, climacterium disorders with general malaise were reported in aging men in America. Later, late-onset hypogo nadism (LOH) was defined, and guidelines for LOH syndrome were made.
We distinguished two cases of climacterium disorder with LOH syndrome in aging males. We used the AMS score (which is a diagnostic criteria for LOH syndrome) at the first medical examination.
Case 1 was a 48-year-old man suffering from serious headaches every day for which he took many analge sics. His AMS score was 27/85 at the first medical examination. Mild LOH syndrome was suspected in this case. Case 2 was a 48-year-old man suffering from frequent daily hot flashes. His AMS score was 42/85 and moderate LOH syndrome was suspected.
General malaise in aging males arises from a decrease in male hormone with aging and is treated with an drogen hormone replacement therapy (androgen HRT), while Kampo treatment is also a consideration. As Kampo treatments, hachimijiougan and kamishouyousan are usually chosen. Byakkokaninjinto was effective these patients who showed thirst and polydipsia.
