The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology (한방안이비인후피부과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology (대한한방안이비인후피부과학회)
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A Clinical Case Report on Guillain-Barre Syndrome with diplopia

복시(複視)(Diplopia)를 호소하는 Guillain-Barre Syndrome(GBS) 환자 치험 1례 증례보고

  • Kang, Sung-Wook (Dept. of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Moon, Mi-Hyun (Dept. of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Hong, Suk-Hoon (Dept. of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Hwang, Chung-Yeon (Dept. of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Kang, Jeong-Ran (Dept. of Cosmetic Biology, Graduate school of Microbial Engineering, Konkuk University) ;
  • Park, Joon-Young (Dept. of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University)
  • 강성욱 (원광대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과교실) ;
  • 문미현 (원광대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과교실) ;
  • 홍석훈 (원광대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과교실) ;
  • 황충연 (원광대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과교실) ;
  • 강정란 (건국대학교 대학원 미생물공학좌 향장생물학) ;
  • 박준영 (원광대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과교실)
  • Published : 2005.12.25
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Abstract

Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is an acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. It is disorder in which the body's immune system, attacks parts of the peripheral nervous system. It is characterized by the rapid onset of weakness, paralysis of the legs, arms, breathing muscles and face. But the analysis of CSF and electrical tests on nerve and muscle function can be performed to confirm the diagnosis. Most cases occur shortly after a viral infection. This is a clinical ease report on Cuillain-Barre Syndrome with diplopia. The patient, a 52-year-old man had a weakness in both legs and diplopia. His weakness and diplopia improved after oriental medical treatment, so this is reported as a potential treatment. Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the effects on oriental medicine therapy on Guillain-Barre Syndrome with diplopia. Methods & Result: The Clinical data was analyzed on a patient with Cuillain-Barre Syndrome whose main symptoms were diplopia. The patient was treated by acupuncture and oriental medicine. As a result, symptoms was improved remarkably. Conclusion: The patient showed weakness and diplopia. After acupuncture and oriental medicine treatment, weakness and diplopia was improved in 4weeks after visit to clinic. The study suggests that oriental medicine treatment is effective on Cuillain-Barre Syndrome.

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