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http://dx.doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2016.37.5.698

A Clinical Report of Polyneuropathy Treated with Korean Medical Treatment  

Son, Byun-woo (Dept. of Oriental Internal Medicine, College Of Oriental Medicine, Dong-Eui University. Dong-Eui Medical Center)
Jeong, Hae-ryong (Dept. of Oriental Internal Medicine, College Of Oriental Medicine, Dong-Eui University. Dong-Eui Medical Center)
Hwang, Won-deok (Dept. of Oriental Internal Medicine, College Of Oriental Medicine, Dong-Eui University. Dong-Eui Medical Center)
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The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine / v.37, no.5, 2016 , pp. 698-703 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective: To describe the effects of Korean medical treatment on a 51-year-old male patient with polyneuropathy and chief complaints of lower limb paralysis and dysarthria. Methods: The Toronto Clinical Neuropathy Scoring System (TCNSS) was used to evaluate the function of the lower limb and the symptoms of the patient were observed daily. We applied herbal medication and acupuncture daily, depending on the patient’s symptoms. Results: After the treatment, the TCNSS score was improved. Conclusions: In this case, Korean medical therapy was effective in improving lower limb function.
Keywords
polyneuropathy; Toronto clinical neuropathy scoring system; Korean herbal medicine;
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