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http://dx.doi.org/10.14374/HFS.2015.23.1.133

A Case Report about latrogenic Cushing Syndrome  

Lee, Bo Ram (Department of Internal Medicine of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University)
Kang, You Gyung (Department of Internal Medicine of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University)
Jeong, Hae Ryong (Department of Internal Medicine of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University)
Kim, Kyung Min (Department of Internal Medicine of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University)
Cho, Sung Woo (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University)
Kim, Won-Ill (Department of Internal Medicine of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University)
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Herbal Formula Science / v.23, no.1, 2015 , pp. 133-140 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the improvement of a patient diagnosed as iatrogenic Cushing syndrome treated with herbal medicine. Methods : We treated a patient diagnosed as iatrogenic Cushing syndrome with s Wiryeong-tang gagam and Sinbeopbanha-tang for 10days. While being treated with herbal medicine, the patient got acupuncture treatment two times a day. Results : After treatment, weakness of lower limb and tremor got improved. Vomiting and disgusting also got better. Conclusion : Using herbal medicine may improve various symptoms of iatrogenic Cushing syndrome effectively.
Keywords
Iatrogenic Cushing syndrome; Steroid; Wiryeong-tang gagam(胃苓湯加減); Sinbeopbanha-tang(新法半夏湯);
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