The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)
- Volume 18 Issue 2
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- Pages.263-271
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- 2004
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- 1226-8038(pISSN)
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- 2287-9463(eISSN)
A Case Report of Epileptic Children Quitted Taking Anticonvulsant
항경련제 복용을 중단한 특발성 간질 환아 치험 1례
- Han, Jae-Kyung (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicinee, Daejon University) ;
- Kim, Yun-Hee (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicinee, Daejon University) ;
- Kim, Yun-Hee (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicinee, Daejon University)
- Published : 2004.12.31
Abstract
Objective : Epilepsy is a brain condition which causes a person to suddenly lose consciousness and sometimes to have fits. The etiologic factors of epilepsy are various, but most of cases are idiopathic. The purpose of this study is to report a pediatric patient with idiopathic epilepsy. Method : We treated him with herb medicine, acupucture and anticonvulsant. Then, we stopped administering anticonvulsant, and observed the progress of his condition. Result : We had good effect with oriental medical treatment on an epileptic who quitted taking anticonvulsant. Conclusion : We report the good results of oriental medicine on a pediatric patient with idiopathic epilepsy. And the further study is needed with more cases, longer duration and other tools.