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A Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis Treated with Acupotomy and Traditional Korean Medicine

  • Kim, Beom Seok;Kim, Jae Ik;Kim, Hyo Bin;Lee, Ye Ji;Sung, Ki Jung;Jeon, Ju Hyun;Kim, Eunseok;Kim, Young Il
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.36 no.3
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    • pp.172-181
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    • 2019
  • This case report relates to a 40-year old male patient diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis who was treated with acupotomy and traditional Korean medicine. He showed a significant improvement in joint range of motion (ROM) in cervical and lumbar vertebrae, and in pain and functional disorder symptoms. The patient received acupotomy, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine and physical therapy (November 26, 2018 to December 17, 2018). Joint ROM for cervical and lumbar vertebrae was measured, and the pain level was assessed using a numerical rating scale. The functional disorder and quality of life scales were also assessed using the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index, Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index, Korean Health Assessment Questionnaire, and Modified Health Assessment Questionnaire. After applying acupotomy and traditional Korean medicine, the patient exhibited increased joint ROM and reduced pain, also in conjunction with improved responses in functional disorder and quality of life.

A Case Report of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in a Patient that Improved with Banhasasim-tang and Yukgunja-tang-gami (반하사심탕과 육군자탕가미로 호전된 과민성 장 증후군 환자의 한방 치험 1례)

  • Kil, Bong-hun;Park, Jin-seo;Jo, Hye-mi;Jung, Da-hae;Jeong, Yun-kyeong;Won, Jee-yeong;Kim, Dong-won
    • The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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    • v.41 no.5
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    • pp.877-884
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    • 2020
  • The purpose of this study was to report the clinical effects of Korean medicine on a patient who suffered from Irritable Bowel Syndrome with diarrhea, abdominal pain, and anorexia for few months. The patient was treated with herbal medicine, acupuncture, and moxibustion in combination with Western medicine for 7 weeks. The clinical symptoms (diarrhea, abdominal pain, and anorexia) were improved after Korean medicine treatment. Therefore, this case is useful for describing Korean medicine treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and further case reports and studies will be needed in the future.

The Clinical Effect of Complex Korean Medical Admission Treatment in Patients with Fractures of Distal Radius by Traffic Accident: 2 Cases Series Report (교통사고로 발생한 원위 요골 골절에 대한 한방복합 입원치료로 호전된 증례 보고)

  • Choi, Gyu-cheol;Lee, Ji-won;Bae, Ji-Eun;Kim, Dong-jin;Hong, Jeong-su;Kyung, Da-hyun
    • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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    • v.31 no.1
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    • pp.187-193
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    • 2021
  • Objectives To report two patients with distal raidus fracture after a traffic accident improved by the complex of Korean medical admission treatment. Methods We collected data from April 2019 to October 2019. We surveyed the validity of the treatment with the range of motion (ROM), the European quality of life-5 dimension (EQ5D) and a numerical rating scale (NRS) at admission, two weeks, and discharge date of hospitalization. Results At the end of treatment, both patients had increased ROM, EQ5D and reduced NRS scores. Conclusions After the Korean medicine admission treatment, two patients showed to have been effective.

A Case Report on a Patient with Aggravated Functional Dyspepsia due to COVID-19 Improved by Korean Medicine Treatment (COVID-19 후유증으로 기능성 소화불량이 악화된 환자에 대한 한의치험 1례)

  • Joo-hee Oh;Woo-sub Song;Eun-je Oh;Seung-hee Lee;Mu-jin Park;Yoon-jung Lee;Ju-yeun Shin;Dong-jin Jang;Jeong-hee Noh;Tae-ha Kwon;Dong-soo Seol
    • The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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    • v.44 no.5
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    • pp.875-884
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    • 2023
  • Objective: The purpose of this study is to report the clinical improvement of aggravated functional dyspepsia due to COVID-19 with Korean medicine treatment. Methods: To assess treatment outcomes, we used the GIS (Gastrointestinal Symptom Score), European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) scale, and Numeral Rating Scale (NRS). Results: After treatment, the patient's clinical symptoms improved, as indicated by GIS, EQ-5D, and NRS scores. Conclusions: Korean medicine treatment improved late complications in COVID-19 patients. This finding suggests the possibility of Korean medicine treatment for long-term COVID infections.

A Case Report about latrogenic Cushing Syndrome (의인성 쿠싱증후군에 대한 한방 증례 보고)

  • Lee, Bo Ram;Kang, You Gyung;Jeong, Hae Ryong;Kim, Kyung Min;Cho, Sung Woo;Kim, Won-Ill
    • Herbal Formula Science
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.133-140
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    • 2015
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the improvement of a patient diagnosed as iatrogenic Cushing syndrome treated with herbal medicine. Methods : We treated a patient diagnosed as iatrogenic Cushing syndrome with s Wiryeong-tang gagam and Sinbeopbanha-tang for 10days. While being treated with herbal medicine, the patient got acupuncture treatment two times a day. Results : After treatment, weakness of lower limb and tremor got improved. Vomiting and disgusting also got better. Conclusion : Using herbal medicine may improve various symptoms of iatrogenic Cushing syndrome effectively.

A Delphi Study For Treatment Standardization of Coldness in hands and Feet (수족냉증 치료 표준화를 위한 델파이 연구)

  • Sun, Seung-Ho;Go, Ho-Yeon;Ko, Seungwoo;Cho, Yoon-Young;Shin, Ji-Hye;Kim, Tae-Hoon;Choi, Dong-Jun;Lee, Jin-Moo;Jang, Jun-Bok;Jung, Ki-Yong;Song, Yun-Kyung;Go, Seong-Gyu;Choi, You-Kyung;Lim, Eun-Mee;Park, Jong-Hyeong;Jeon, Chan-Yong
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.131-140
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    • 2015
  • Objective : The purpose of this study is to figure out the treatment of coldness in hands and Feet by using Delphi survey. Method : This study was approved by institutional review boards at Kyung Hee University. Self recording type delphi survey were sent by e-mail to 55 Korean medicine specialists (19 gynecologist, 36 internal medical doctors) who treat coldness in hands and Feet. And replies were analyzed. As this study is cross sectional study, simple descriptive analysis was applied. Results & Conclusion : Herbal medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion were mainly applied and extract (granule), pharmacopuncture, bee venom pharmacopuncture and cupping therapy were also added case by case. Treatment was done twice a weak for 4 months. Cupping therapy was done at GB21 and SI11. Bee venom pharmacopuncture and Kidney yang deficiency pharmacopuncture were applied at ST36, GB21, CV4 and LR3. As extract (granule) Ijungtang, Dangguisayeokgaosuyusaenggangtang and Dangguisayeoktang were mainly used and as herbal medicine formula Palmijihwangwon, Bojungikgitang, Ijungtang, Danggwisayeok-gaosuyusaenggangtang and Danggwisayeoktang were mainly prescribed. Comprehensive treatment of acupuncture, moxibustion and herbal medicine was considered to have more effective and more rapid result than single treatment of herbal medicine have.

A Case Report of Gait Disturbance in a Patient with Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Induced by Secondary Parkinsonism Treated with Korean Medicine (보행 장애를 주소로 하는 특발성 정상압 수두증으로 인한 이차성 파킨슨증 환자의 한의치료 증례보고 1례)

  • Choi, In-woo;Yang, Ji-hye;Chae, In-cheol;Kim, Chan-young;Ryu, Ju-young;Jung, Eun-sun;Kim, Yoon-sik;Seol, In-chan;Yoo, Ho-ryong
    • The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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    • v.41 no.5
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    • pp.811-820
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    • 2020
  • Objective: The aim of this study was to report the effectiveness of traditional Korean medicine treatment of a gait disturbance in a patient with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus induced by secondary Parkinsonism. Methods: The patient was treated with Korean herbal medicine (Yukmijihwang-tang-gami), acupuncture, moxibustion, and rehabilitation exercise. The gait of the patient was evaluated by the 10 m Walk Test, Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, 360° turning test, Functional Ambulatory Category (FAC), and GAITRite. Results: After 20 days of traditional Korean medicine treatment, we observed improvement in the symptoms of the gait disturbance. Conclusion: Traditional Korean medicine treatment might be effective in the treatment of gait disturbance in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus induced by secondary Parkinsonism.

A Case Report of a Sporadic Spinocerebellar Ataxia Patient with Herniated Intervertebral Lumbar Discs Treated with Traditional Korean Medicine (요추 추간판 탈출증을 동반한 산발성 소뇌 운동실조 환자에 대한 한방치험 증례보고 1례)

  • Seo, Hye-jin;Kang, Ah-hyun;Han, Dong-geun;Sung, Jae-yeon;Oh, Ju-hyun;Lee, Yu-ra;Kang, Man-ho;Lee, Hyung-chul;Eom, Guk-hyeon;Song, Woo-sub
    • The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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    • v.39 no.5
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    • pp.994-1003
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    • 2018
  • Objective: The aim of this study was to report a clinical case suggesting the potential effects of traditional Korean medicine for the treatment of sporadic spinocerebellar ataxia in a patient with herniated intervertebral lumbar discs. Methods: The patient was treated with a series of Korean medicine treatments including the herbal medicine Zhenganxifeng-tang-gagam, acupuncture, pharmacoacupuncture, and electroacupuncture along with herniated intervertebral lumbar disc treatments. Results: Improvements of Numeric rating scale (NRS) and European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) score were observed after the treatment. Conclusion: Traditional Korean medicine has potential benefits for sporadic spinocerebellar ataxia patients with herniated intervertebral lumbar discs.

Seven Cases Report on the Foot Drop Patients with Herniated Intervertebral Lumbar Disc by Muscle Energy Technique & Korean Traditional Medicine Therapy (근에너지기법 및 한방치료를 적용한 족하수를 동반한 요추추간판탈출증 환자 치험 7례)

  • Chung, Jai-Hyeon;Yun, Young-Ung;Cheong, Seong-Hyun;Kim, Tae-Ho;Choi, Young-Jun;Kim, Sin-Woong;Lee, Cha-Ro
    • The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.27-37
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    • 2014
  • Objectives : The present study reports seven foot drop patients with herniated intervertebral lumbar disc treated by Muscle Energy Technique and Korean traditional medicine therapy. Methods : Seven foot drop patients with herniated intervertebral lumbar disc were treated by Muscle Energy Rechnique and Korean traditional medicine therapy and were assessed by Manual Muscle Test, numeric rating scale, and oswestry low back pain disability index. Results : Among seven foot drop patients, two cases showed complete recovery, three cases showed recovery over good grade, and two cases showed recovery over good grade after temporary weakness. numeric rating scale and oswestry low back pain disability index of all cases showed improvement. Conclusions : Seven foot drop patients with herniated intervertebral lumbar disc were treated by Muscle Energy Rechnique and Korean traditional medicine therapy and showed improvement. It is anticipated that this report benefits the future in depth study and clinical treatments on the foot drop symptom in korean medicine.

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A Case Report of a Patient with Facial Paralysis and Accompanying Trigeminal Neuralgia Improved by Integrative Korean Medicine Treatment (통합적인 한방치료로 호전된 삼차신경통을 동반한 말초성 안면마비 환자 1례 보고)

  • Kim, Soo-yeon;Kim, Seok-woo;Jin, So-ri;Kim, Dong-woo;Kang, Kyung-rae;Ha, Do-hyung;Kim, Eun-song;Kim, Soo-yeon;Oh, Seung-ju;Kim, Eun-jung
    • The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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    • v.40 no.5
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    • pp.760-767
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    • 2019
  • Objective: This study reports the efficacy of using integrative Korean medicine treatments for a patient with facial paralysis and accompanying trigeminal neuralgia. Methods: A 45-year-old male patient with left side facial palsy and facial pain due to Bell's palsy with trigeminal neuralgia was treated with herbal medicine, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and cupping for 18 days. The treatment effect was evaluated by measuring the scores for the numerical rating scale (NRS) of facial pain, the House-Brackmann scale, and the Yanagihara scale. Results: After the hospital treatment, the patient's facial pain NRS score was decreased, and the House-Brackmann scale and Yanagihara scale scores improved after the administration of the Korean medicine treatments. Conclusions: The integrative Korean medicine treatments appeared to be effective in treating facial nerve palsy and associated trigeminal neuralgia.