A Case of Primary Hyperthyroidism Improved by Herbal Medicine (Shakanzo-To)
10.3937/kampomed.33.217
- VernacularTitle:原発性甲状腺機能亢進症に炙甘草湯の有効であった一例
- Author:
Kazumoto INAKI
;
Kunie TAKAHASHI
;
Terutane YAMADA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Kampo Medicine
1982;33(4):217-221
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
This is a case report of primary hyperthyroidism, treated by Shakanzo-To (a herbal medicine) alone, without any other medical intervention. Effects of Shakanzo-To was proved by the measurement of serum thyroid hormone levels.
The patient was 32 y. o. female. Struma and exophthalmus were apparent. Weight loss was also noticable (-10kg/2 years). Serum thyroid hormone levels were abnormally high (T3=421ng/dl, T4=36.0μg/dl, TSH=1.0μU/ml). Thyroid scintigram showed diffuse uptake. 131I uptake ratio was 71.5%/24 hours. She was diagnosed as primary hyperthyroidism. According to the “Sho” (the diagnostic approach of oriental medicine, KANPO), Shakanzo-To (water-boiled) was prescribed. Six weeks afterwards, the hormone levels decreased (T3=291, T4=17.3). From that time, we used the same “Shakanzo-To” medicine, but in the form of chemically-extractedgranules. After four weeks, the hormone levels increased again (T3=291, T4=24.7). So, we used again the former Shakanzo-To (water-boiled). Then the hormone levels decreased once again six weeks later (T3=210, T4=17.3). TSH levels remained less than 1.25μU/ml.
We believe it important that effects of Shakanzo-To seem to be demonstrated by the improvement of the thyroid hormone levels.
