The Journal of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회)
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A Clinical Study of Medical Care on Chronic Prostatitis

만성 전립선염의 치료에 대한 임상적 고찰

  • Lee, Seung-Hee (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, Wonkwang University, College of Oriental Medicine) ;
  • Shin, Jin-Bong (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, Wonkwang University, College of Oriental Medicine) ;
  • Jeon, Yong-Cheol (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, Wonkwang University, College of Oriental Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Sang-Woo (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, Wonkwang University, College of Oriental Medicine) ;
  • Song, Bong-Keun (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, Wonkwang University, College of Oriental Medicine)
  • 이승희 (원광대학교 한의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 신진봉 (원광대학교 한의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 전용철 (원광대학교 한의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 김상우 (원광대학교 한의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 송봉근 (원광대학교 한의과대학 내과학교실)
  • Published : 2007.09.30
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Abstract

Objectives : Chronic prostatitis is a common disease among adult men, yet it is very difficult to diagnosis and treat. This study was designed to evaluate the clinical effects of herb medicine, acupuncture, and herbal acupuncture therapy on chronic prostatitis. Methods : We investigated 15 chronic prostatitis patients with NIH-CPSI (National Institutes of Health Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index). They were treated with herb medicine, acupuncture, and herbal acupuncture therapy. Results : After the treatment, NIH-CPSI decreased significantly. As the period of treatment for prostatitis was longer, the cure rate was higher respectively. Conclusions : These findings suggest that oriental medical treatment for chronic prostatitis may promote medical cure.

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