• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.182-189
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• 2001

If the proximal portion of the fourth segment of the vertebral onery is occluded before the posterior inferior cerebellar artery branch, ischemia usually affects the lateral medulla oblongata or the ipsilateral side of the cerebellum. The lateral medullary syndrome(wallenberg syndrome) resulting from occlusion in this area is common. 62 years old male who has swallowing difficulty, dizziness and diagnosed as the lateral medullary syndrome(wallenberg syndrome) is admitted in Wonkwang university oriental medical hospital Kwangju. We have diagnosed him as Taeumin and treated by east integrated therapy. We classified this as Taenmin-liyoiljung(太陰人 裏熱症) and prescribed chungsimyoinjatang(淸心蓮子湯) to the principle of cheongganjoyoil(淸肝燥熱). In the result, we had the improvement of the symptoms. This report described the process and contents about the way the patient was cured.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.162-169
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• 2005

1. Objectives Uterine myoma and Ovary cyst is a common disease in gynecologist. These disease can also be treated by Sasang constitutional medical diagnosis and treatment. 2. Methods In treatment of the patient who has Uterine myoma and Ovary cyst, we had diagnosed her as soyangin by their own characters and prescribed Gamijihwang-tang(加味地黃湯). 3. Results The scale of Uterine myoma and Ovary cyst reduced and the occured syndrome with that disease was diasppeared 4. Conclusions In conclusion, this paper shows that the treatment and healing process of Uterine myoma and Ovary cyst.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.379-388
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• 2014

Objectives The aim of this study was to report significant improvement of hyperhidrosis after treatment with Hyungbangsabaek-san (荊防瀉白散), in a Soyangin Mangeum Symptomatic pattern Patient. Methods The patients were diagnosed with Soyang Sin-Yeol Du-Tong Mang-Eum Symptomatology(身熱頭痛亡陰證) and treated with Hyungbangsabaek-san(荊防瀉白散). The primary outcome measure for this study were sweat using a questionnaire with visual analogue scale(VAS). Secondary outcome assessment included change of odinary symptoms such as patient's sleep, feces and digestion. Results The symptoms of hyperhidrosis disappeared by the end of the accure period without side effect. Original symptoms were also changed. Conclusions This result show Hyungbangsabaek-san(荊防瀉白散) can be used to treat hyperhidrosis in a Soyangin Heat-related diarrhea accompanied by headache Mangeum(身熱頭痛亡陰) symptomatic pattern patient. Meaning and process of hyperhidrosis are different according to Sasang Constitutions.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.95-103
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• 2018

Objective The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of Yanggyuksanhwa-tang on Neurogenic bladder by Frontotemporal dementia in a 65-year-old male patient. Method Patient was treated with Yanggyuksanhwa-tang. Patient's symptom was assessed Total Frequency of urination, Frequency of nocturia, single voided volume. The treatment was executed three times everyday from March, 21th to March 29th of 2018. Patient was observed from March, 20th to March, 30th. Results During 8 days of Yanggyuksanhwa-tang, patient's symptoms were evaluated by Total Frequency of urination, Frequency of nocturia, single voided volume. After the treatment, Total Frequency of urination, Frequency of nocturia decreased. Single voided volume increased. Conclusion The results suggest that Yanggyuksanhwa-tang can be a valuable option in treating Neurogenic bladder by Frontotemporal dementia.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.104-115
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• 2018

Introduction The aim of this study was to report significant improvement of Dyshidrosis(Pompholyx) patient who was diagnosed with 'Soyangin chest-bind symptomatic pattern' based on Sasang Constitutonal medicine. Methods The patient was treated with herbal medicine, acupuncture, as well as western medicine. To evaluate the results of this treatment, the patient assessed discomfort of dyshidrosis by using Numeral Rating Scale(NRS), percentage(%) and we assessed severity of dyshidrosis by using Dyshidrotic Eczema Area and Severity Index(DASI). Results At the time of admission, the degree of discomfort in the dyshidrosis symptoms was NRS 8 and the severity of dyshidrosis was DASI 16(moderate). After the treatment, her symptoms was improved(NRS 0, DASI 0). Sleep, digestion and defecation condition were also improved. Discussion The patient who had frequent recurrence showed a significant improvement of dyshidrosis and accessory symptoms without any side effects, who was treated with Hyeongbangdojeok-san, acupuncture and western medicine.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.346-355
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• 2015

Objectives The aim of this study was to report significant improvement of paresthesia and weakness in the limbs of unknown cause after treatment with Mangeummoonmu-tang and Cheongeummoonmu-tang in a Taeeumin patient. Methods The patient was diagnosed as Taeeumin Dry-Heat (Joyeol) pattern and treated with Mangeummoonmu-tang, Cheongeummoonmu-tang and acupuncture. The patient's subjective symptoms of paresthesia and weakness were observed using Global Assessment Scale (GAS) during the treatment period. Results and Conclusion The symptoms of paresthesia and weakness decreased from GAS 100 to GAS 0 for two weeks. Furthermore, the patient's symptoms of fatigue and xeroderma were reported to be improved after treatment. In conclusion, this study shows that Sasang constitutional medicine can be effective treatment for Taeeumin patient with paresthesia and weakness in the limbs of unknown cause.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.178-188
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• 2015

Objectives The aim of this study was to examine significant improvement of motor and non-motor symptoms after treatment with Sasang constitutional medicine treatment on a Soyangin patient with early-stage Parkinson's disease. Methods The patient was treated with Soyangin's constitutional medications (herb and acupuncture) and scalp acupuncture. The progress was evaluated using the Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) before and after treatment. The UPDRS was used to assess the overall function of patient. Results We observed a significant improvement in patient's motor and non-motor symptoms using UPDRS. The UPDRS score decreased in Part I, Part II, and Part III. Conclusions This study shows that Sasang constitutional medicine can be effective treatment for Soyangin patient with early-stage Parkinson's disease.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.13-41
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• 2015

Objectives This research was proposed to present Clinical Practice Guideline(CPG) for Taeeumin and Taeyangin Disease of Sasang Constitutional Medicine(SCM): Diagnosis and Algorithm. This CPG was developed by the national-wide experts committee consisting of SCM professors. Methods We searched the literature and articles related to Taeeumin and Taeyangin Symptomatology diagnosis and algorithm. For developing diagnosis and algorithm, we searched the classification, ordinary symptom, present symptom of the Taeeumin and Taeyangin Symptomatology Results and Conclusions We classified the Taeeumin Symptomatology by 4 steps: Exterior-Interior disease, favorable-unfavorable pattern, mild-moderate-severe-critical pattern, initial-intermediate-advanced pattern. And we classified the Taeyangin Symptomatology by 3 steps: Exterior-Interior disease, favorable-unfavorable pattern, mild-moderate-severe-critical pattern. At the unfavorable pattern, ordinary symptom is very important. So doctors are considered to need to focus on the symptom of unfavorable's ordinary symptoms.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.194-204
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• 2014

Objectives The aim of this study was to examine significant improvement of gait ataxia, vertigo and tremor after treatment with Sipyimigwanjung-tang, Hyangsayangwi-tang in a Soeumin Greater Yin Symptomatology patient Diagnosed as Cerebellar ataxia. Methods The patient was diagnosed with Soeumin Greater Yin Symptomatology and treated with Soeumin's constitutional medications and acupuncture. The primary outcome measures for this study were the Unified Multiple System Atrophy Rating Scale(UMSARS) and Cerebellar function test to assess the overall function of patient. Secondary outcome assessment included Global Assessment Scale(GAS), change of patient's sleep, stool and digestion. Results The symptoms of gait ataxia, vertigo and tremor decreased from GAS 100 to GAS 0~40 after treatment, and the UMSARS score decreased in Part I, II. Conclusions This case showed that Sasang Constitutional medicine treatment can be effective treatment method for cerebellar ataxia. We consider that consistent treatment can contribute to improve the patient's quality of life.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.264-275
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• 2013

Objectives This study was designed to evaluate the effects of Korean medicine therapy(Cheongsimyeonja-tang) on Taeeumin patients diagnosed with Sj$\ddot{o}$gren's syndrome with arthritis. Methods The Sj$\ddot{o}$gren's syndrome with arthritis patient was treated with Cheongsimyeonja-tang. The progress was evaluated with the visual analogue scale and erythrocyte sedimentation rate on hematologic examination. Results There was improvement in the patient's Sj$\ddot{o}$gren's syndrome symptoms. The patient's symptoms of the alimentary system, dried fever and arthralgia evaluated with the visual analogue scale improved. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate was decreased on hematologic examination. Conclusions This study suggests that Korean medicine(Cheongsimyeonja-tang) is effective in the treatment of Sj$\ddot{o}$gren's syndrome on Taeumin patients.