One Case of Myelodysplastic Syndrome Treated with Herbal Medicine

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify the effects of herbal medicine on the clinical symptoms and abnormal blood tests of a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome.Methods: A 64-year-old woman diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome in 2020 was prescribed <i>Bojungikgi-tang-gagambang</i> from January 6, 2022 to June 22, 2022 to reduce bleeding tendency and frequent defecation and to improve laboratory findings, such as platelet count. We observed changes in the symptoms and improvement of laboratory findings after six months of treatment.Results: In this study, approximately six months of treatment with <i>Bojungikgi-tang-gagambang</i> showed considerable improvement in laboratory findings and clinical symptoms, especially frequent defecation, petechiae, and gum bleeding, compared to the baseline parameters of the first visit. Also, no adverse effects, such as liver injury or decreased kidney function, were observed during herbal medicine treatment.Conclusion: This study suggests the availability of herbal medicine as a therapeutic option for managing patients with myelodysplastic syndrome.