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The Oriental Medicine Treatment of Herpes Zoster

Infectious

A Case of Herpes Zoster

Nancy, 52 year-old female, paid her first visit on October 10, 2000, complained of rashes with burning pain on the area right below the left breast for 3 days.

She noticed millet-sized red rashes three days ago, which developed into small blisters and are clustered two days later. The affected area is very painful. Other symptoms include mild headache, anxiety, bitter taste in the mouth, mild constipation. She had not taken any medication for this problem.

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Treatment of Herpes Zoster (Shingles) with Asian Herbal Medicine

Infectious

Chief Complaint: Damp heat

Western Diagnosis: Herpes Zoster

Medical History: 33 yr old male civil engineer with recent onset red inflamed area on left lateral thigh for one week.

Pulse exam: Liver pulse wiry Spleen pulse Xu

Tongue exam: Yellow coat on back scalloped on sides Red

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