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Observational Study of Glossodynia (설통에 대한 관찰연구)

  • Shim, So-Ra;Kim, Min-Kyung;Lee, Ji-Hyun;Lu, Hsu-Yuan;Cho, Seung-Yeon;Park, Seong-Uk;Park, Jung-Mi;Bae, Hyung-Sup;Ko, Chang-Nam
    • The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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    • v.33 no.4
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    • pp.476-484
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    • 2012

  • Objectives : The purpose of this study was to report the clinical characteristics of glossodynia patients and effects of traditional Korean treatment on glossodynia and to gather data in order to carry out future study. Methods : We surveyed 40 glossodynia patients visiting the Department of Korean Internal Medicine of Stroke and Neurological Disorders Center, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong and analyzed their glossodynia questionnaires, examination results, and progression of symptoms. Results : In Glossodynia patients the average age was 62.4 years old. Glossodynia was more prevalent in females than males (5.67:1). Red tongue color, white fur, and fissured tongue were observed most often. The average glossodynia duration was 36.1 months and the average glossodynia degree was VAS 5.6. The most commonly appearing symptom was burning sense, and dryness of tongue. In Korean medicine diagnosis, Yin, deficiency, Tae-eum was most commonly diagnosed. In herbal medicine, Gamichungsim-tang was the most frequently prescribed. In laboratory tests, zinc deficiency was the most common result. In heart rate variability (HRV), average SDNN was 34.03 and average LF/HF ratio was 2.11. Of 40 patients, 23 completed treatment and their pain was relieved from average VAS 5.52 to VAS 3.63. Pre-and post-treatment results showed a significant difference. The average duration of treatment was 34.91 days. Conclusions : The results of this study suggest that Korean medical approach and treatment for glossodynia could be effective. Further study should be conducted for more valuable information.

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A Case Report of Bilateral Abducens Nerve Palsy Using Korean Medicine (양측성 외전신경 마비 환자 치험 1례)

  • Lee, Dong Hyuk;Lee, Young Eun;Lee, Bo Yun;Doo, Kyung Hee;Kim, Soo Kyung;Cho, Seung Yeon;Park, Seong Uk;Park, Jung Mi;Ko, Chang Nam
    • The Journal of the Society of Stroke on Korean Medicine
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.57-65
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    • 2014

  • ■ Objectives The purpose of this case report is to show an effect of korean medicine for patient with bilateral abducens nerve palsy. ■ Methods This patient was 58 year-old man who was diagnosed with bilateral abducens nerve palsy. The patient had Diabetes Mellitus, hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia and dyslipidemia as underlying diseases. The patient had symptoms of limited eye movement to lateral, diplopia, dizziness and mild headache. He was treated by korean medicine, containing electroacupuncture, pharmacoacupuncture, moxibustion and herb medicines during 13 days of hospitalization and following outpatient department. His eye movement was evaluated by the method of Scott and kraft and discomfort from his symptoms was scored by the Numerous Rating Scale. And other general conditions were measured. ■ Results After that period, patient's abduction deficit was improved and subjective discomfort from his symptoms was getting better. His other conditions were also better, compared with his admission. ■ Conclusion This study suggests that Korean medicine could have a therapeutic effect for bilateral abducens nerve palsy. So, It could help to relieve patient's symptoms and make general conditions better.

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