Jidabokuippo and Sokeikakketsuto for Prolonged Pain After Bruising : A Case Report

Abstract

We reported a patient whose left hypochondrial pain disappeared after treatment with jidabokuippo and sokeikakketsuto. An 81-years-old woman developed pain after bruising for 2 months. Intercostal nerve block temporarily reduced the pain ; however, considerable pain subsequently remained. The patient received Jidabokuippo and Sokeikakketsuto. Seventeen days later, the patient was relieved from the prolonged pain and had melanotic defecation. This suggests that formulas classified for the treatment of potential blood stasis may relieve prolonged pain.