Original Case by: Yue Mei-Zhong (1900-1982) 岳美中
Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency
(Chronic Hepatitis)
(Thanks Greg for this instructive case!)
Bai, male, 39. January 24, 1964, initial consultation, in-patient department. Patient had suffered from chronic hepatitis for six years with intermittent bilateral flank pain, abdominal distention and bloating, anorexia, frequent belching, borborygmus, flatulence, and loose stools one to two times per day or once every-other day. Previously, he had been admitted to the hospital five successive times and undergone hepato-protective…