A Case in which Kampo Medicine was Effective for Pain Management after Tonsillectomy where NSAIDs and Acetaminophen were Difficult to Use / 日本東洋医学雑誌

Tonsillectomy is an operation generally carried out in otolaryngology. Postoperatively, the pain is very strong and it is often difficult to eat for several days. This time, we experienced a case after tonsillectomy in which rikkosan was effective for pain management. The patient was a 23-year-old woman. With a diagnosis of habitual tonsillitis, we performed her tonsillectomy. Postoperative pain was strong, however, it was difficult to use both non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and acetaminophen due to the history of drug eruption. Pain was alleviated immediately after taking rikkosan Subsequently we managed pain by using rikkosan as needed. Following a good postoperative course, she was discharged 6 days after surgery.

The Effects of Rikko-san for Pain Control after Tooth Extraction was Studied in 20 Cases / 日本東洋医学雑誌

A suitable effect was seen in 13 cases (65%), and a slight effect was seen in 4 cases (20%). In 3 cases (15%), Rikko-san proved to be ineffective.<br>Mild pain after tooth extraction became no pain. In 5 cases of moderate pain after tooth extraction, 4 cases were reduced to mild pain, but in 1 case there was no pain relief. There was no reduction in severe pain after tooth extraction. No subjective side-effects were observed.<br>Although Rikko-san may be effective for mild pain after easy tooth extraction, it appears not to be sufficiently effective in cases of moderate or sever pain after difficult tooth extraction.