Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to report the case of a patient with suspected acute pancreatitis who presented with elevated serum lipase levels and acute abdominal pain.Methods: A 26-year-old male presented with acute abdominal pain, vomiting, and elevated serum lipase levels. Anjung-san was administered along with acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping therapy. The patient’s symptoms were evaluated daily using the numerical rating scale, abdominal palpation, and blood tests for pancreatic enzyme levels.Results: Following treatment, the patient’s symptoms, including abdominal pain, vomiting, and nausea, improved, and serum lipase levels returned to normal. No significant complications were observed during the hospital stay.Conclusion: Korean medicine treatment may effectively manage symptoms and reduce serum enzyme levels in patients with suspected acute pancreatitis.
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