Patient: 28-year-old female
Symptoms: Shortness of breath, weakness, malaise, left-sided chest pain, dry cough, and persistent fever up to 38°C.
Diagnosis: Abscessing echinococcosis of the left lung.
Disease duration: 7–8 months.
Initial examination:
Electroacupuncture diagnostics using R. Voll’s method was performed to select appropriate radiators. Therapy focused on reducing inflammation, suppressing infection, and restoring blood circulation in the affected lung.
Treatment progress:
Symptoms: Shortness of breath, weakness, malaise, left-sided chest pain, dry cough, and persistent fever up to 38°C.
Diagnosis: Abscessing echinococcosis of the left lung.
Disease duration: 7–8 months.
Initial examination:
- X-ray findings: A formation up to 3 cm in diameter.
- Hospital recommendation: Surgical removal of the abscessed lung tissue.
- Patient decision: Refused surgery and sought alternative treatment at our clinic.
Electroacupuncture diagnostics using R. Voll’s method was performed to select appropriate radiators. Therapy focused on reducing inflammation, suppressing infection, and restoring blood circulation in the affected lung.
Treatment progress:
- Day 2: General condition improved.
- Day 7: Purulent sputum with blood discharge, suggesting abscess drainage. Staphylococcus was identified in sputum culture.
- Total treatment duration: 47 days.
- Outcome: Stable improvement, complete symptom resolution, and follow-up X-ray confirmed the absence of any cavity formations in the lungs.