The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)

The Association of Korean Oriental Pediatrics (대한한방소아과학회)
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A Clinical Report of Conversion Disorder

전환장애(轉換障碍) 환아(患兒) 1례(例)에 대한 증례보고(證例報告)

  • Kim, Ha-Yan (Department of Pediatrics, Dong-seo Oriental Medical Hospital) ;
  • Choi, Ka-Hye (Department of Pediatrics, Dong-seo Oriental Medical Hospital) ;
  • Song, In-Song (Department of Pediatrics, Dong-seo Oriental Medical Hospital)
  • 김하얀 (동서한방병원 소아과학교실) ;
  • 최가혜 (동서한방병원 소아과학교실) ;
  • 송인선 (동서한방병원 소아과학교실)
  • Published : 2008.12.31
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Abstract

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report a case of conversion disorder child treated by oriental medical treatment. Methods : We diagnosed the patient as Soeumin Woolgwang disease and treated him with herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxa, consultation. We observed the improvement of his disease by checking his pseudo-seizure, stool, headache and chest discomfort. Results : By use of oriental medical treatment, we could make a considerable improvement of pseudo-seizure and other symptoms(stool, headache and chest discomfort). Conclusions : This study shows that oriental medical treatment can be an effective treatment for conversion disorder. But the symtoms may recur, so we need continuous observation and management.

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