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Case report describes herbal moxibustion alleviating ulcerative colitis symptoms, suggesting potential benefits for patients.
BACKGROUND: Ulcerative colitis (UC), also known as chronic nonspecific UC, is an inflammatory bowel disease characterized by diffuse colonic mucosal inflammation. The incidence and prevalence of UC have risen markedly, and the disease seriously affects the quality of life of patients, and poses a great burden on the world health care infrastructure and economy. CASE SUMMARY: mo. The patient's condition was alleviated without relapsing during the subsequent 3-mo follow-up period. HPM showed a significant effect in the treatment of ulcerative colitis in this case, and the effect would help the patient to maintain remission for at least 3 mo. CONCLUSION: A series of symptoms of this UC patient significantly improved with the treatment of HPM.
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