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http://dx.doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2021.42.5.1001

A Case Report of Hyperhidrosis with Sympathicotonia Detected by Iris Diagnosis  

Wang, Kyeong-seok (Dept. of Cardiology and Neurology of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dae-Jeon University)
Chae, In-cheol (Dept. of Cardiology and Neurology of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dae-Jeon University)
Park, Mi-so (Dept. of Cardiology and Neurology of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dae-Jeon University)
Son, Su-a (Dept. of Cardiology and Neurology of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dae-Jeon University)
Park, Seong-il (Park Seung-Il Korean Medicine Clinic)
Yoo, Ho-ryong (Dept. of Cardiology and Neurology of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dae-Jeon University)
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The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine / v.42, no.5, 2021 , pp. 1001-1008 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this case study was to describe a case of iris diagnosis of primary hyperhidrosis and the use of Korean medicine. Methods: A patient with symptoms of hyperhidrosis was diagnosed as having Taeeumin after assessment using the four basic Korean diagnostic methods. Iris diagnosis was used for further examination. The images obtained showed a remarkably defined collarette and increased nerve rings, which suggested an overactive sympathetic nerve system. Under the diagnosis of Taeeum, a Korean herbal medicine was prescribed with additional herbs to help alleviate the hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system. Results: The patient had been receiving treatment for hyperhidrosis for >30 years, with various medical attempts to relieve her symptoms, which were ineffective. She showed signs of improvement from day 4 into the treatment, and 80% of her symptoms were improved after completing a 6-week treatment course. Conclusion: The herbal medicine prescribed to the patient proved effective for reducing her chronic symptoms that had been unresponsive to previous medical treatments.
Keywords
primary hyperhidrosis; Korean medicine; iridology; hyperactive sympathetic nervous system; Sasang constitution;
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