A Clinical Case Study of Patient that Not Improved Thrombocytopenia after Intravenous Immunoglobulin Treatment at Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura as a Complication of Deep Vein Thrombosis

Abstract

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report clinical effect of oriental medical for a not improved ITP patient, who developed complication from DVT, after intravenous immunoglobulin treatment. Methods : The patient was treated using Saam acupuncture, herbal medication, moxibustion and physical treatment. And we measured of systemic symptoms and platelet counts. Results : After treatment, systemic symptoms and platelet counts were improved in case. Conclusions : Oriental medical treatment showed significant effect on ITP patient that not improved platelet counts after intravenous immunoglobulin treatment.