Four Cases of Menopausal Symptoms with Respiratory Complaints Effectively Treated with Saikokeishikankyoto
10.3937/kampomed.64.166
- VernacularTitle:呼吸器症状に着目して柴胡桂枝乾姜湯を投与した更年期女性の4症例
- Author:
Yoko KIMURA
;
Sachi NAGAO
;
Takayo KUROKAWA
;
Hiroshi SATO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
menopausal symptoms;
saikokeishikankyoto;
respiratory symptoms;
qi deficiency;
qi stagnation
- From:Kampo Medicine
2013;64(3):166-172
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
We describe four cases of menopausal symptoms with respiratory complaints successfully treated with saikokeishikankyoto. Case 1 was a 49-year-old female who became easily tired and often caught colds, as well as suffered from cough, hot flushes and insomnia. Case 2 was a 47-year-old female who became easily fatigued and irritated, and suffered from dry cough. Case 3 was a 51-year-old female, who became easily exhausted and suffered from nasal congestion and swelling of the gums. Case 4 was a 53-year-old female, who suffered from sensations of coldness and hot flushes, insomnia, sore throat and dry cough. Although saikokeishikankyoto has been classically applied for diverse symptoms, respiratory signs are associated with the most preferable outcome. Saikokeishikankyoto could be a suitable herbal medicine for menopausal patients with a weak constitution, who present with respiratory symptoms caused by coldness, qi deficiency and qi stagnation.
