Some patients with hypothyroidism still remain symptom after prolonged treatment with thyroxine. Alternative treatment needs to be explored. The treatment is described as overlapof acupunture, supplemented with electric acupuncture, magnetic acupuncture, ear acupuncture, herbaltreatment, and acupressure of thyroid. The result of two case studies will be discussed in the presentation.The theoretical basis for the approach will also be explored.In Chinese medicine, hypothyroidismis often defined as spleen deficiency in the early stage and can be treated with ISRQ recipes (Invigorating the Spleen and Replenishing the Qi). In the chronic stage, hypothyroidism can be seen as kidneydeficiency and can be treated with KRR (Kidney Reinforcing Regimen). Hypthyroidism symptoms aresometimes diffcult to treat. However, TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) diagnosis and treatmentare based on an overall analysis of the illness according to patients’ condition. After successful treamentof TCM, patients can stop taking
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