Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine (사상체질의학회지)

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A Case Report of Soyangin Burning Feet Syndrome Treated with Sukjiwhanggosam-tang

소양인 족번열에 대한 숙지황고삼탕 치험 1례

  • Mi Hye Kwon (Dept. of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, Kyung Hee Univ. Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Jun-Hee Lee (Dept. of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee Univ.)
  • 권미혜 (경희대학교 한방병원 사상체질과) ;
  • 이준희 (경희대학교 한방병원 사상체질과)
  • Received : 2023.09.22
  • Accepted : 2023.10.24
  • Published : 2023.12.29
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Abstract

Introduction This is the first case report of a soyangin suffering from burning feet syndrome who reported a significant improvement after taking Sukjiwhanggosam-tang. Case presentation The patient complained of hot feet, pain and numbness that occurred during the night. The patient was diagnosed with 'Yin deficiency diurnal fever disease' and treated with Sukjiwhanggosam-tang as well as acupuncture and cupping therapy. The degree of improvement in heat sensation, pain and numbness was expressed in numeric rating scale compared to the first visit. Conclusion After treatment, the heat sensation, pain and numbness of feet was decreased significantly, and the condition improved much at night.

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