• The Journal of Korean Oriental Chronic Disease
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.32-38
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• 2005

Scrub typhus is a acute febrile illness by Orientia tsutsugamushi that is endemic in Asian-Pacific areas. It is characterized by fever, rash, eschar, lymphadenopathy. Therapy with Tetracycline, Doxycycline, Chloramphenicol is currently recommended. Here we report a case of tsutsugamushi disease in a 66 year old man had fever, nausea, vommitting, dyspnea, who was successfully treated with East-West intergrative medicine therapy - Antibiotics therapy and Korean traditional medicine(Sasang medicine and acupuncture treatment) - and symptoms improved.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.28 no.3
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• pp.645-654
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• 2007

The purpose of this study is to present a case of secondary dementia caused by diffuse axonal injury. We diagnosed this patient with diffuse axonal injury by using brain computerized tomography(CT) and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI), and also diagnosed secondary dementia based on DSM-IV. To evaluate prognosis of the patient, we used K-DRS(Korean-Dementia Rating Scale) and gave him a written test. As a result of treating this patient with oriental medicine, the K-DRS score increased and the overall clinical symptoms improved. In oriental medicine, case studies of diffuse axonal injury are yet insufficient, hence more clinical studies and researches will be needed.

• The Journal of Korean Oriental Chronic Disease
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.53-61
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• 2005

Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is a group of autoimmune syndromes consisting of demyelinating and acute axonal degenerating forms of the disease. Typically, Gullain-Barre syndrome can be diagnosed from the patient's symptoms and physical examination such as the rapid onset of weakness, paralysis and loss of reflexes. In most patients, resolution is complete or near complete. Treatment consists of supportive care, ventilatory management (in about one third of patients), and specific therapy with intravenous immunoglobulin or plasmapheresis. This clinical report is about suspected acute severe Guillain-Barre syndrome patient, 61-year-old man had quadriplegia, facial palsy, dysphasia, respiratory failure. After 5 weeks of East-West integrative medicine therapy - Conventional Conservative therapy(plasmaphresis and intravenous immunoglobulin) and Korean traditional medicine(Sasang medicine and acupuncture treatment) - most symptoms improved.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.37 no.5
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• pp.717-725
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• 2016

Objective: To report the effect of oriental medical treatment on post spinal surgery syndrome (PSSS) in restless leg syndrome (RLS). Methods: We treated this patient with oriental medicine and measured his progress using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and the International Restless Leg Scale (IRLS). Results: After treatment, most symptoms had decreased: the VAS score dropped from 6 to 3, ODI from 22 to 14, and IRLS from 34 to 20. Conclusions: Oriental medicine may be effective in alleviating PSSS and RLS. However, more rigorous studies are required to identify exactly what treatment is more efficient for PSSS and RLS.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.27 no.3
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• pp.770-775
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• 2006

Objectives : This study was designed to evaluate the effects of oriental treatment on cancer patients. Methods : We retrospectively analyzed the medical record of a distal cholangiocarcinoma patient who had been treated with oriental medicine for 150 days. He complained of anorexia, dyspepsia, fatigue, weight loss, constipation, abdominal discomfort and pain. etc. We prescribed him Samchulkunbi-tang and other oriental medicines, in order to treat symptoms and improve long term survival. Results and Conclusion : For 150 days, he was treated with oriental medicine and the symptoms mostly disappeared. We had a worthwhile improvement of long term survival. When it comes to therapeutic effects, it could be suggested that oriental medicine has significant effects on improving symptoms, survival and quality of lifes.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.25 no.3
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• pp.655-661
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• 2004

Anorexia nervosa is a serious, often chronic, and life-threatening eating disorder defined by a refusal to maintain minimal body weight (within 15% of an individual s normal weight). Other essential features of this disorder include an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, and amenorrhea(absence of at least three consecutive menstrual cycles when they are otherwise expected to occur). With anorexia nervosa, the nails and hair become brittle, and the skin may become dry and yellow. In addition to depression, hypothermia, lanugo, nausea, vomiting, anxiety and dehydration from sweating can appear. Starvation, weight loss, and related medical complications are quite serious and can result in death. Recently one patient was admitted with anorexia nervosa-like symptoms. The patient is a 18-year-old girl with complaints of weight loss, amenorrhea, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, tremor, and sweating. After treatment through oriental medicine for 2 weeks, most of the symptoms improved. Therefore, this application of oriental medicine is reported with a plea for further investigation.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.37 no.2
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• pp.251-256
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• 2016

Objective: This case report examines the effects of Jaeumganghwa-tang as a treatment option for Sjögren’s syndrome.Methods: We provided the patient with Jaeumganghwa-tang twice a day, as well as acupuncture and bee venom therapy (both twice a week), for 30 days. Symptoms were charted and evaluated using the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Sjögren’s Syndrome Patient Reported Index (ESSPRI).Results: The patient’s ESSPRI score decreased from 8 to 6 after the 30-day treatment.Conclusions: Jaeumganghwa-tang may be helpful in alleviating Sjögren’s syndrome.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.40 no.5
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• pp.920-928
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• 2019

Objectives: After epidural hemorrhage, sequelae may cause cognitive impairments, such as attention, memory, and performance disturbances. This case study reports on the use of traditional Korean medicine in a patient with cognitive impairments after a traumatic epidural hemorrhage. Methods: During the 46-day hospitalization period, traditional Korean medicine treatments, including Sunkihwalhyul-tang-gamibang, Ukgan-san-gajinpibanha Granule, Kyungohk-go, acupuncture, and cupping, were administered. The degree of cognitive impairment was measured based on the Mini Mental State Examination-Korea (MMSE-K), Modified Barthel Index (MBI), and correct answer ratio. Results: After traditional Korean medicine treatment, the MMSE-K score increased from 13 to 19 and the MBI score increased from 63 to 71. The patient's conversations in daily life also proceeded more smoothly than before hospitalization, and the correct answer ratio rose. Conclusion: This case reports the improvement of cognitive impairment after traumatic epidural hemorrhage in response to traditional Korean medicine treatment; further study is needed.

• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.20 no.2
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• pp.105-109
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• 2012

Objective: The purpose of this study was to show the effects Oriental medicine and treatment for aftereffects of Central pontine myelinolysis (CPM). Methods: The 52-year-old woman suffering from CPM showed symptoms of weakness of both extremities, dysarthria, dysphagia and gait disturbance. We treated the patient with oriental medical therapy. Results: After the treatments, overall symptoms of CPM were improved. Conclusions: This study suggests that oriental medical therapy is probably effective in the treatment of CPM.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.41 no.5
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• pp.885-891
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• 2020

Objectives: The aim of this case report was to present the effects of Korean medicine treatment in a patient with functional abdominal pain. Methods: A 24-year-old female patient was treated with Sogeonjung-tang and Gammaekdaejo-tang extract granules with acupuncture therapy. Abdominal pain and soreness were assessed daily with a numeric rating scale (NRS) Results: With 7 days of treatment, abdominal pain was relieved from NRS 7 to NRS 3. By the 6th day of treatment, abdominal soreness had disappeared. Conclusion: These results show that functional abdominal pain can be relieved with Korean medicine treatment. However, further well-designed studies are required to confirm these findings.