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http://dx.doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2018.39.4.846

A Case Report of a Patient with Suspected Secondary Raynaud Phenomenon Managed with Danggwisaeyeok-tang  

Jeong, Sin-yeong (Chung-Yeon Korean Medical Hospital)
Kang, Su-woo (Chung-Yeon Korean Medical Hospital)
Jo, Hee-geun (Chung-Yeon Korean Medical Hospital)
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The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine / v.39, no.4, 2018 , pp. 846-852 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this report is to report the effects of Danggwisaeyeok-tang (當歸四逆湯) on Raynaud phenomenon in a patient. Methods: A 57-year-old male diagnosed in 2016 with Raynaud's phenomenon complained of pain, digital ulceration, and discoloration of his fingers. He underwent acupuncture and electroacupuncture treatment, but the symptoms gradually worsened, so we administered herbal medicine, Danggwisaeyeok-tang (當歸四逆湯). Visual observation of the affected part, changes in subjective symptoms, and a verbal numerical rating scale (VNAS) were used to assess the clinical response. Results: After treatment with Danggwisaeyeok-tang, the patient reported improvement in his symptoms of cold sensation, ulceration, and sclerosis of his digits. Furthermore, the patient exhibited no general adverse effects. Conclusions: Danggwisaeyeok-tang (當歸四逆湯) significantly improved the patient's clinical symptoms. This case suggests that Danggwisaeyeok-tang (當歸四逆湯) may represent a good option for the treatment of Raynaud's phenomenon.
Keywords
Raynaud's phenomenon; Korean medicine treatment; Danggwisaeyeok-tang (當 歸 四 逆 湯 ); case report;
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