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http://dx.doi.org/10.15204/jkobgy.2022.35.3.137

A Case Report of a Patient with Herpes Zoster during Pregnancy Improved by Traditional Korean Medicine Treatment  

An, Hye-Won (Dept. of Korean Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University)
Cho, Si-Yoon (Dept. of Korean Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University)
Yoon, Hee-Jae (Dept. of Korean Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University)
Lee, Ji-Yeon (Dept. of Korean Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University)
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The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology / v.35, no.3, 2022 , pp. 137-149 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Korean medicine treatment in a patient with Herpes Zoster (HZ) during pregnancy. Methods: During 12 days of hospitalization, a patient was treated by Korean medicine treatment such as herbal medicine including Gami-danggui-san, acupuncture, cupping and fumigation. To evaluate the effect of treatment, we took pictures of skin lesion and symptoms were measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) and 36 item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Results: After Korean medicine treatment, most of vesicles disappeared. NRS of chief complaints such as neuralgic pain and itchness changed 7-8 to 0 and therefore, quality of life of the patient was elevated sharply. Conclusions: This case shows that Korean medicine treatment is beneficial and safe for the patients who suffered from Herpes Zoster during pregnancy.
Keywords
Herpes Zoster; Pregnancy; Korean Medicine Treatment; Gami-danggui-san;
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