A Case in which Kampo Medicine was Effective for Pain Management after Tonsillectomy where NSAIDs and Acetaminophen were Difficult to Use

VernacularTitle:NSAIDs およびアセトアミノフェンが使用困難な口蓋扁桃摘出術後の疼痛管理に，漢方薬が有効であった一例
Author: Kazuhiro HIRASAWA ¹ ; Shingo ONO ² ; Shota FUJII ¹ ; Yujin CHIBA ¹ ; Koji OTSUKA ¹ ; Kiyoaki TSUKAHARA ³
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1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tokyo Medical University Ibaraki Medical Center
2. Kenkyugakuen Nanahoshi Clinic
3. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Tokyo Medical University
Keywords: tonsillectomy; pain; rikkosan
From:Kampo Medicine 2022;73(1):87-90
CountryJapan
Language:Japanese
Abstract: Tonsillectomy is an operation generally carried out in otolaryngology. Postoperatively, the pain is very strong and it is often difficult to eat for several days. This time, we experienced a case after tonsillectomy in which rikkosan was effective for pain management. The patient was a 23-year-old woman. With a diagnosis of habitual tonsillitis, we performed her tonsillectomy. Postoperative pain was strong, however, it was difficult to use both non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and acetaminophen due to the history of drug eruption. Pain was alleviated immediately after taking rikkosan Subsequently we managed pain by using rikkosan as needed. Following a good postoperative course, she was discharged 6 days after surgery.