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 Case of Idiopathic Oculomotor Nerve Palsy Treated with Korean Medicine Including Needle-embedding Therapy

매선요법을 병행한 특발성 동안신경마비 한방치험 1례

  • Song, Ji-Hoon (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Korean medicine, Dongshin University) ;
  • Choi, Jung-Hwa (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Korean medicine, Dongshin University) ;
  • Kim, Jong-Han (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Korean medicine, Dongshin University) ;
  • Jung, Min-Yeong (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Korean medicine, Dongshin University) ;
  • Park, Soo-Yeon (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Korean medicine, Dongshin University)
  • 송지훈 (동신대학교 한의과대학 한방안이비인후피부과학교실) ;
  • 최정화 (동신대학교 한의과대학 한방안이비인후피부과학교실) ;
  • 김종한 (동신대학교 한의과대학 한방안이비인후피부과학교실) ;
  • 정민영 (동신대학교 한의과대학 한방안이비인후피부과학교실) ;
  • 박수연 (동신대학교 한의과대학 한방안이비인후피부과학교실)
  • Received : 2020.07.06
  • Accepted : 2020.07.26
  • Published : 2020.08.25
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Abstract

Objectives : The aim of this study is to report a case of idiopathic oculomotor nerve palsy improved by Korean Medicine therapy including needle-embedding therapy. Methods : We treated a 69-year old male patient who has Rt. ptosis, Rt. eye movement impairment, and dizziness with various Korean medical therapy including acupuncture, Bojungikgitanggami, and Hominis Placenta pharmacopuncture. To promote recovery, we additionally performed needle-embedding therapy to periocular acupoints. Results : Ptosis started to remarkably improve after performing needle-embedding therapy. After 54 days of treatment, ptosis and eye movement impairment of Rt. eye were significantly improved similar to the normal eye. Dizziness was cured in a few days after administration. Conclusions : This case suggests Korean medicine including needle-embedding therapy is effective against oculomotor nerve palsy symptoms especially for ptosis.

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