<b>Two Cases in which Byakkokaninjinto was Effective for </b><b>General Malaise in Aging Males </b> / 日本東洋医学雑誌

ABSTRACT

We report 2 cases in which byakkokaninjinto was effective for general malaise in aging males. In 1939, climacterium disorders with general malaise were reported in aging men in America. Later, late-onset hypogo nadism (LOH) was defined, and guidelines for LOH syndrome were made.<BR>We distinguished two cases of climacterium disorder with LOH syndrome in aging males. We used the AMS score (which is a diagnostic criteria for LOH syndrome) at the first medical examination.<BR>Case 1 was a 48-year-old man suffering from serious headaches every day for which he took many analge sics. His AMS score was 27/85 at the first medical examination. Mild LOH syndrome was suspected in this case. Case 2 was a 48-year-old man suffering from frequent daily hot flashes. His AMS score was 42/85 and moderate LOH syndrome was suspected.<BR>General malaise in aging males arises from a decrease in male hormone with aging and is treated with an drogen hormone replacement therapy (androgen HRT), while Kampo treatment is also a consideration. As Kampo treatments, hachimijiougan and kamishouyousan are usually chosen. Byakkokaninjinto was effective these patients who showed thirst and polydipsia.