A Patient with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Improved After Treatment with <italic>Sosiho-tang</italic>, <italic>Jakyakgamcho-tang</italic>, and Acupuncture: A Case Report

Abstract

Objectives: Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract marked by chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. Irritable bowel syndrome is experienced by 11% of the global population. Although antidepressants and antispasmodic agents are currently used as therapeutic methods, they have side effects, so safer treatment agents are needed. Hence, I report the case of an outpatient who suffers from irritable bowel syndrome.Methods: The patient visited a public health center 14 times over four weeks and was treated with acupuncture and herbal medicine (<i>Sosiho-tang</i> and <i>Jakyakgamcho-tang</i>). Treatment progress was assessed using the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Severity Scoring System.Results: After 28 days of treatment, the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Severity Scoring System score decreased from 410 to 30 points without adverse events. The patient was highly satisfied.Conclusion: <i>Sosiho-tang</i> and <i>Jakyakgamcho-tang</i> with acupuncture might become recommended therapeutic options for irritable bowel syndrome patients.