• The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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• v.27 no.1
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• pp.1-6
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• 2013

Objectives This clinical study was aimed to examine the effects of herbal medicine and acupuncture on early onset - essential tremor and report on the therapeutic progress. Methods Herbal medication (Kamiyangsintang) and acupuncture were used for treatment. Also, VAS scale were used to check the improvement. Results The hands tremor was relieved during 4 months of treatment. However, the symptom was aggravated after one and a half years. The patient has shown improvement after retreatment. Conclusions This study showed that child patient diagnosed with essential tremor who received Kamiyangsintang and acupuncture treatments was improved. However, it also can be aggravated depending on the patients and their body condition. More cases and long-term observation in relation to early onset of tremor are required.