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http://dx.doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2017.38.6.930

A Retrospective Questionnaire Survey on the Clinical Effects of HongYi Pharmacopuncture Monotherapy on Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms  

Hwang, Yun-kyeong (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University)
Kim, Yong-soo (DongSeo Korean Medical Clinic)
Choi, Seung-bae (Production Information Technology Engineering Major, IT Convergence College of Components and Materials Engineering, Dong-Eui University)
Kim, Won-ill (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University)
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The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine / v.38, no.6, 2017 , pp. 930-943 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical effects of HongYi pharmacopuncture monotherapy on female voiding dysfunction. Methods: Korean medical practitioners who used HongYi pharmacopuncture to treat female patients complaining of dysuria were surveyed. They performed a retrospective chart review of 31 female patients who visited their Korean medical clinic for dysuria. General characteristics, marital status, urologic medical history, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), International Consultation on Incontinence Modular Questionnaire-Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (ICIQ-FLUTS), and related adverse events were examined. Results: Of 31 cases received, 29 were selected for analysis. Two cases were excluded because treatment was not continued through four weeks. In all cases, IPSS and ICIQ-FLUTS scores were significantly decreased after treatment. Adverse reactions occurred during treatment in four cases. Conclusions: These results suggest that treatment by HongYi pharmacopuncture is effective in improving lower urinary tract symptoms in women. Further studies will be needed for evaluation of clinical responses, to evaluate the safety and efficacy of HongYi pharmacopuncture treatment for female patients complaining of dysuria.
Keywords
HongYi (red ant, Formica rufa Linne); female lower urinary tract symptom (FLUTS); international prostate symptom score (IPSS); international consultation on incontinence modular questionnaire (ICIQ);
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