Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine (사상체질의학회지)

The Society Of Sasang Constitutional Medicine (사상체질의학회)
권호 표지
DOI QR코드

DOI QR Code

A Case Series of Cold Hypersensitivity in Hands and Feet in Soyangin Cold Pattern Patients

수족냉증을 호소하는 소양인 비수한표한병 환자의 증례보고 7례

  • Jiyeon Lee (Department of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong) ;
  • Minwoo Hwang (Department of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
  • 이지연 (강동경희대병원 사상체질과) ;
  • 황민우 (경희대학교 한의과대학 사상체질과)
  • Received : 2023.07.20
  • Accepted : 2023.08.04
  • Published : 2023.09.27
Download PDF
⟨ Previous Next ⟩

Abstract

Introduction This study reports case series of Soyangin patients with coldness in hands and feet using Sasang constitutional medicine approach. This study suggests a value of using constitutional medicine indicators as both prognostic and diagnostic tools. Methods Among patients who visited an outpatient clinic, 7 patients were selected based on the criteria. These selected patients were exclusively treated with herbal medicine and monitored every 2 to 4 weeks retrospectively. Results The average treatment period was 8 weeks. Patients with a favorable pattern showed the improvement within 8 weeks, while those with an unfavorable pattern required more time. Discussion This study confirms the significance of Sasang constitutional medicine approach in Soyangin exterior cold syndrome with coldness in hands and feet. It also validates the current coldness in hands and feet as meaningful diagnostic indicator of Soyangin exterior cold syndrome. Furthermore, it highlights the value of original symptoms as prognostic tools.

Keywords

References

  1. The Society of Korean Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology. Korean Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology Ha. 4rd rev. ed. Seoul:Eui Seong Dang Publishing Co. 2021:985. (Korean)
  2. Min SG. Modern psychiatry. Seoul: Ilchokak. 1995:22.
  3. Choi WS, Ock SM, Byeon JH, Jung SH, Park KS, Park JW, et al. The Prevelence of Diagnosis as Raynaud's Disease among the Complaints of Abnormal Sensation on Hands and Feet. J Korean Acad Fam Med. 2003;24:1085-91. (Korean)
  4. Guideline center for korean medicine. Korean medicine clinical practice guideline for coldness of hands and feet. 2021. (Korean)
  5. Lee HS, Han IS, Sun SH, Kim GY, Go HY, Kim TH, et al. Literature Review on clinical studies for cold hypersensitivity of hands and feet -Focusing on journals published in Korea-. Society of Preventive Korean Medicine. 2017:21(1):83-93. DOI: 10.25153/spkom.2017.21.1.009 (Korean)
  6. Yoo JS. Distribution of Sasang Constitution and Prescriptions of Patientswith Coldness in Hands and Feet. J Sasang Constitut Med. 2016:28(3): 225-232. DOI: 10.7730/JSCM.2016.28.3.225 (Korean)
  7. Bae KH, Park KH, Lee SW. Inverse Association and Differences in the Distribution of Metabolic Syndrome and Cold Hypersensitivity in the Hands and Feet According to Sasang Constitution. J Sasang Constitut Med. 2022:34(1):1-12. DOI: 10.7730/JSCM.2022.34.1.1 (Korean)
  8. Lee JY, Choi YJ, Lee IS, Cho HS, Kim JW, Jeon SH, et al. Research of Relationship Between Cold Hypersensitivity and Sasang Constitution. J Korean Obstet Gynecol. 2014:27(4):57-68. DOI: 10.15204/jkobgy.2014.27.4.057 (Korean)
  9. Bae KH, Park KH, Lee SW. Cold hypersensitivity in the Hands, Feet and Abdomen according to Sasang Constitution. J Sasang Constitut Med. 2018:30(1):50-57. DOI: 10.7730/JSCM.2018.30.1.50
  10. Kwon NY, Yoo JS, Kim DI, Kim HJ, Lee DN. Effects and Safety of Electroacupuncture on Cold Hypersensitivity on Hands and Feet by Sasang Constitution: A Multi-center, Randomized Controlled Trial. J Sasang Constitut Med. 2021:33(2):47-64. DOI: 10.7730/JSCM.2021.33.2.47 (Korean)
  11. Oh HJ, Hwang MW. A Clinical Case Report of Soyangin Patient with Peripheral Coldness. J Sasang Constitut Med. 2017:29(3):288-297. DOI: 10.7730/JSCM.2017.29.3.288 (Korean)
  12. Lee YJ, Lee S, Kim SH, Lee JY, Chae H. Case of Cold Hypersensitivity from Hypothyroidism of Soeumin Diagnosed as Greater Yang Disease Reverting Yin Pattern. J Sasang Constitut Med. 2019:31(1):102-112. DOI: 10.7730/JSCM.2019.31.1.102 (Korean)
  13. Lee JH, Lee EJ. Clinical Practice Guideline for Soyangin Disease of Sasang Constitutional Medicine: Diagnosis and Algorithm. J Sasang Constitut Med. 2014:26(3):224-240. DOI: 10.7730/JSCM.2014.26.3.224 (Korean)
  14. Han KS, Park SS. The Study on the Formative Process of Soyangin Pharmacology-Focused on Gabobon and Sinchukbon-. J Sasang Constitut Med. 2006:18(3):38-48. (Korean)
  15. Shin MR, Joo JC, Lee EJ. Clinical Practice Guideline for Soyangin Disease of Sasang Constitutional Medicine: Yin-Depletion (Mangeum) Symptomatology. J Sasang Constitut Med. 2014:26(3):251-261. DOI: 10.7730/JSCM.2014.26.3.224 (Korean)
  16. Choi JS, Kim KY. A Study on Disease and Medical Theory of Soyangin Bisoohan-pyohanbyungtheory. J Sasang Constitut Med. 1998:10(2):61-110. (Korean)