• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.42 no.5
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• pp.1142-1147
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• 2021

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the clinical effect of Korean medicine on a patient who suffered from dizziness. Methods: The patient was treated with herbal medicine for about 2 weeks. Results: Clinical symptoms (dizziness) improved following treatment with Korean medicine. Conclusions: Korean medicine may be effective for improving clinical symptoms of dizziness.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.44 no.5
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• pp.1041-1049
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• 2023

Objectives: The aim of this study is to describe the effects of treatment with traditional Korean medicine on a patient with voiding dysfunction caused by cerebral infarction. Methods: The patient was treated with herbal medicine, moxibustion, acupuncture, and electroacupuncture. The effects of these treatments were evaluated using the Korean version of the Modified Barthel Index and a post-void residual volume. Results: In this study, the Korean medicine Dangguishaoyao-san-hap-Jeoryeong-tang resulted in improvements in this patient with post-stroke urinary retention and successful removal of the indwelling catheter. Conclusion: The results suggest that traditional Korean medicine may be effective in ameliorating dysfunction caused by cerebral infarction.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.44 no.5
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• pp.999-1010
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• 2023

This case report shows the effect of Korean medicine treatment in a patient with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after cerebral infarction who is suspected of having post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) due to the loss of thrombus after receiving new oral anticoagulant (NOAC) treatment. The patient was treated with Korean medicine (Boyanghwano-tang and Hyulbuchuko-tang) three times a day. Acupuncture, moxibustion, infrared, and extra-physical therapy were given to the patient for 24 days. Clinical assessment - grading of edema and circumference of the left lower extremity were observed twice a week until the end of the treatment. NOAC treatment was continued for 24 days. After treatment, the patient's edema grade and circumference of the extremity improved. On the 24th day, the patient's chief complaints improved, and she requested termination of treatment. The results suggest that Korean medicine treatments, including Boyanghwano-tang, Hyulbuchuko-tang, and acupuncture therapy, can be effective in improving the clinical symptoms of DVT and PTS.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.42 no.5
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• pp.1109-1117
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• 2021

Objectives: This study aimed to describe the effects of traditional Korean medical treatment on a patient with asthma. Methods: The patient (female, 88) was treated with herbal medicine (Sojaganggi-tang), acupuncture, and moxibustion. The effects of these treatments were evaluated using the Modified Borg Scale (MBS) and Quality of Life Questionnaire for Adult Korean Asthmatics (QLQAKA). Results: Following treatment, the MBS score decreased from 7 to 4, and the QLQAKA score increased from 45 to 57. Conclusion: The results suggest that traditional Korean medicine can effectively treat patients with asthma.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.40 no.2
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• pp.181-191
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• 2019

Objective: This study evaluates the effect of Korean medicine in a patient who suffered from unspecified arthritis with fever of unknown origin. Methods: A patient was treated with herbal medicine for 12 weeks. The clinical improvements were evaluated by body temperature, blood test (CBC-diffcount, CRP, ESR, etc.) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Results: Improvements in body temperature, blood tests and clinical symptoms were observed after Korean medicine treatments. Conclusions: Korean medicine treatment may be an effective treatment for unspecified arthritis with fever of unknown origin.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.40 no.2
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• pp.228-235
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• 2019

The purpose of this study is to report the clinical effect of Korean medicine on a patient who experienced headaches and nausea after post-concussion syndrome. The patient was treated with herbal medicine (Oryung-san, Hwangryunhaedok-tang-tablet) and acupuncture for four weeks. As a result, the pain degree compared to the day of hospitalization of headache and nausea and pain rating score of headache decreased after treatment. Therefore, this case is useful for describing Korean medicine treatment for headache and nausea after post-concussion syndrome, and further case reports and studies will be needed in the future.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.42 no.5
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• pp.1118-1130
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• 2021

The purpose of this study was to report the clinical effect of Korean medicine in a patient with anemia of chronic disease (ACD). The patient was treated with herbal medicine, acupuncture, and moxibustion in combination with Western medicine for around 4 weeks. Although the patient's hemoglobin concentration was maintained at a similar level, the other clinical symptoms of ACD (anorexia, xerostomia, dizziness, and general weakness) were improved after the treatment with Korean medicine. Therefore, Korean medicine treatment may be effective for improving the clinical symptoms of ACD.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.44 no.5
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• pp.1033-1040
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• 2023

Objectives: The aim of this study is to describe the effects of traditional Korean medicine treatment on a patient with vascular dementia caused by an intracerebral hemorrhage. Methods: The patient was treated with herbal medicine (modified Guibi-tang) and acupuncture. The effects of these treatments were evaluated using the Korean Mini Mental Status Examination (K-MMSE-2), Cognitive Dementia Rating (CDR), Manual Muscle Test (MMT), Korean version of Modified Barthel Index (K-MBI), and Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS). Results: After treatment, the K-MMSE-2 score, CDR score, MMT, K-MBI, and VFSS improved. Conclusion: The results suggest that traditional Korean medicine may be effective for the symptoms of vascular dementia caused by intracerebral hemorrhage.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.43 no.2
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• pp.219-228
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• 2022

Objective: The aim of this study is to describe the effects of traditional Korean medicine on a patient with dysphagia and anorexia following an acute lumbar compression fracture. Methods: The patient was treated with acupuncture and herbal medicine (Bojungikgi-tang and Insamyangyoung-tang), and the effects of the treatment were evaluated by monitoring oral feeding and using the Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) test. Results: After treatment, the amount of oral feeding more than doubled and the MBS was also improved. Conclusion: The results suggest that traditional Korean medicine may be effective for treating dysphagia and anorexia after an acute lumbar compression fracture.

• Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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• v.32 no.3
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• pp.65-75
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• 2022

Objectives This study was conducted to analyze the therapeutic effect of Chuna therapy for lateral epicondylitis. Methods Key words such as lateral epicondylitis and Chuna were searched in 10 databases (National Digital Science Library [NDSL], Oriental Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System [OASIS], Research Information Sharing Service [RISS], Koreanstudies Information Service [KISS], KMBASE, Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE, J-STAGE, China Academic Jurnals [CAJ]), and only suitable randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were selected. Results 8 RCTs were finally selected, and Chuna therapy showed positive results for lateral epicondylitis compared to western medicine, acupuncture, warm-acupuncture and Chinese medicine iontophoresis. Conclusions In this study, we finally reviewed 8 studies about Chuna therpay used for lateral epicondylitis. The studies showed that Chuna therapy is effective in treating lateral epicondylitis. However, because all of selected studies were found in Chinese database, more high-quality clinical trials about Chuna therapy for lateral epicondylitis are needed in Korea.