Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine (사상체질의학회지)

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A Case Report of a Patient with Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy Improved with Chengsimyeonja-tang

청심연자탕으로 호전된 올리브교소뇌위축증 환자 치험 1례

  • Park, Jieun (Department of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Seul (Department of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Jeongyun (Department of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital)
  • 박지은 (부산대학교한방병원 사상체질과) ;
  • 이슬 (부산대학교한방병원 사상체질과) ;
  • 이정윤 (부산대학교한방병원 사상체질과)
  • Received : 2020.12.02
  • Accepted : 2020.12.15
  • Published : 2020.12.31
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Abstract

Objectives This study aimed to report significant improvement of dizziness, gait disturbance and dysarthria after treatment with Sasang constitutional medicine treatment on a Taeeumin patient with olivopontocerebellar atrophy. Methods A 53-year-old female diagnosed olivopontocerebellar atrophy about one year ago suffered from dizziness, gait disturbance and dysarthria. The patient was identified as Taeeumin Joyeol pattern and treated with Cheongsimyeonja-tang and Taegeuk acupuncture. The patient's main symptoms were observed using Global Assessment Scale (GAS) during the treatment period. In addition, the Unified Multiple System Atrophy Rating Scale (UMSARS) was used to assess the overall function of patient. Results We observed a significant improvement in symptoms of dizziness, gait disturbance and dysarthria using GAS, and UMSARS score decreased in Part I and II. Conclusions This case showed that Sasang constitutional medicine treatment can be effective treatment for Taeeumin patient with olivopontocerebellar atrophy. We consider that consistent treatment can contribute to improve the patient's quality of life.

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