32 Cases of Hyperemesis Gravidarum of Disharmony Pattern between the Liver and Stomach Treated with Oral Administration of Herbal Medicine,Umbilicus Compress and Intravenous Fluid Infusion

Objective To explore the clinical efficacy on hyperemesis gravidarum of disharmony pattern between the liver and stomach treated with oral administration of herbal medicine,umbilicus compress and intravenous fluid infusion.Methods From September 2008 to June 2010,66 cases of hyperemesis gravidarum of disharmony pattern between the liver and stomach treated in Digestive Department,Gynecology Clinic and Admission Department were divided randomly into two groups.In a control group(34 cases),the intravenous fluid infusion was applied simply.In an observation group(32 cases),the oral administration of herbal medicine for clearing away liver fire and harmonizing the stomach,and umbilicus compress were adopted,in combination with intravenous fluid infusion.Results Of 32 cases in treatment group,13 cases were cured,12 cases remarkably effective,5 cases effective and 2 cases failed.The total effective rate was 93.75%.Of 34 cases in control group,10 cases were cured,11 cases remarkably effective,7 cases effective and 6 cases failed.The total effective rate was 82.35%.By the statistical management,the difference was significant statistically in comparison of the total effective rate between two groups(P0.05).The efficacy in treatment group was superior to that in control group.Conclusion The combined treatment of the oral administration of herbal medicine for clearing away liver fire and harmonizing the stomach,umbilicus compress and intravenous fluid infusion achieves a significant efficacy on hyperemesis gravidarum.Such treatment program is a kind practical therapy of the integrated Chinese and western medicine and deserves to be promoted in clinical practice.