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http://dx.doi.org/10.7778/jpkm.2014.28.1.061

A Case Report of Epileptic Children Diagnosed as Simple Partial Seizures, Infantile Spasms and Absence Seizures  

Kang, Kyoung Ha (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University)
Park, Eun Jung (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University)
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The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine / v.28, no.1, 2014 , pp. 61-70 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives The purpose of this study is to report three cases of epileptic children who were treated by oriental medicine. Methods Three epileptic children were treated by Gwakhyangjeonggi-san and Kuibiondam-tang. Two children had took combination therapy; anti-epilepsy drugs and oriental medicines and the other one took only oriental medicines. We measured frequency and intensity of seizure, and observed general conditions. Results The oriental medicine treatment is not only reducing seizures, but also improving general condition like digestion, constipation and reducing frequency of common cold and symptom of rhinitis. Conclusions Epilepsy in childhood is induced by various factor like Fung (風), Dam (痰), Sik (食), Kyung (驚). We administrated oriental medicine and prevented seizures.
Keywords
Epileptic children; Kuibiondam-tang; Gwakhyangjeonggi-san; Simple partial seizures; Infantile spasms; Absence seizures;
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