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[Association between mesenteric phlebosclerosis and Chinese herbal medicine intake].
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Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai zasshi = The Japanese journal of gastro-enterology [Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi] 2014 Jan; Vol. 111 (1), pp. 61-8. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Background: Mesenteric phlebosclerosis (MP) is a relatively rare disease of the colon. An association between MP and Chinese herbal medicine intake has recently been recognized.<br />Subjects and Methods: In the present study, we investigated the association between MP and Chinese herbal medicine intake in 42 patients, including those reported in the literature as well as those treated by us.<br />Results: Approximately 90% patients treated by us reported a history of Chinese herbal medicine intake, particularly kamishoyosan, orengedokuto, and sanshishi (gardeniae fructus), the lattermost being consumed by the majority of patients as a crude herbal medicine.<br />Discussion: Several MP patients report a history of Chinese herbal medicine intake. Furthermore, symptoms are exacerbated in MP patients who continue to consume the medicine after onset. Interestingly, MP was reported to develop in a married couple who had consumed the same Chinese herbal medicine for a prolonged period. These findings suggest that the intake of Chinese herbal medicine, particularly sanshishi, is strongly associated with MP development.
Details
- Language :
- Japanese
- ISSN :
- 0446-6586
- Volume :
- 111
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai zasshi = The Japanese journal of gastro-enterology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24390259