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http://dx.doi.org/10.6114/jkood.2016.29.2.123

A Clinical Study on Abducens Nerve Palsy Patient Improved with Traditional Korean Medicine  

Jo, Eun-Hee (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Wonkwang University)
Noh, Hyeon-Min (Department of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology, Wonkwang University)
Park, Sung-Gu (Department of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology, Wonkwang University)
Lee, Young-Jun (Institute of TMJ Balancing Medicine, Lee Young Jun Clinic of Korea Medicine)
Park, Min-Cheol (Department of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology, Wonkwang University)
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The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology / v.29, no.2, 2016 , pp. 123-129 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : The aim of this report was to evaluate the effects of Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) in a patient suffering from abducens palsy. Methods : Acupuncture was applied to Left Sojangjungkyuk(BL66, SI2, GB41, SI3) for 15 minutes in all visits. Herbal medicine (Banggihwanggi-Tang) was administered regularly three times a day after each meal. Results : Patient's main symptoms remarkably improved after treatment. Conclusions : TKM therapy may be helpful in the treatment of ocular abnormalities related to abducens palsy.
Keywords
Abducens palsy; Traditional Korean Medicine; Acupuncture; Sojangjungkyuk; Herbal Medicine;
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