1.Relationship between Feces Shape and Age in 100 Patients with Chronic Constipation
Naoki MANTANI ; Rikii YAMAGUCHI
Kampo Medicine 2006;57(3):359-360
The relationship between feces shape and patient age was examined, in one hundred patients with chronic constipation. The scybalum-like feces group was significantly younger than the thick feces group. Kampo's theories about the relationship between feces shape and age should be re-examined.
2.Development of Pseudo-aldosteronism Depends on Amount of Glycyrrhizae Radix in Each Individual
Naoki MANTANI ; Rikii YAMAGUCHI ; Yuki SEKIGUCHI
Kampo Medicine 2007;58(2):273-276
Two theories have been suggested for the etiology of pseudo-aldosteronism with Glycyrrhizae radix intake : 1) Differing sensitivities to Glycyrrhizae radix between patients, 2) Differing daily Glycyrrhizae radix dosages between patients.We treated two patients who were relieved of their pseudo-aldosteronism, through a reduction in their daily Glycyrrhizae radix dosage. These cases suggest that Glycyrrhizae radix intake, rather than individual metabolic differences, influences the development of pseudo-aldosteronism.
Hyperaldosteronism
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Pseudo brand of pseudoephedrine
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Individual
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Quantity
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Human Development