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A Case Report of a Triplets Pregnant patient by in Vitro Fertilization with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (IVF로 세쌍둥이를 임신한 여성의 임신오조 치험1례)

  • Kim, Jung-Ah;Kim, Dong-Chul
    • The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.118-125
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    • 2015
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effects of herbal medicine and acupuncture on a triplets pregnant patient with hyperemesis gravidarum. Methods : A patient who was pregnant with triplets by in vitro fertilization (IVF) with hyperemesis gravidarum received treatment as an inpatient by herbal medicne and acupuncture. We evaluated the results of treatment by change of symptoms and visual analogue scale (VAS) about nausea. Results : After treatment, almost symptoms of hyperemesis gravidarum were improved. Vomiting and VAS of nausea were reduced and intaking was increased as treatment. Conclusions : This study suggests that Korean medicine mainly herbal medicine and acupuncture is effective on a triplets pregnant patient by IVF with hyperemesis gravidarum.

23 Cases of Eczema with Oozing treated by Hwanggigyejiomul-tang (황기계지오물탕(黃芪桂枝五物湯)으로 호전된 삼출을 주소증으로 한 습진 환자 23명에 대한 증례보고)

  • Jo, Hyung-Rae;Kim, Nan-Ee;Hwangbo, Min;Jee, Seon-Young
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.126-134
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    • 2017
  • Objectives : This study was carried out to investigate the effect of Hwanggigyejiomul-tang on eczema with oozing. Methods : We treated 23 eczema patients with oozing. We used the Visual Analogue Scale(VAS), and recorded the condition of patients as severe, moderate, mild, none. Results : After the treatments, all patients VAS of oozing was remarkably decreased. Conclusions : This study suggests that Hwanggigyejiomul-tang is effective on eczema with oozing.

18 Cases of Rhinitis with Nasal Obstruction Treated by Gyulpidaehwangbakcho-tang (귤피대황박초탕(橘皮大黃朴硝湯)으로 호전된 코막힘을 주소증으로 한 비염 환자 18명에 대한 증례보고)

  • Kim, Nan-Ee;Jo, Hyung-Rae;Jee, Seon-Young;Hwangbo, Min
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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    • v.30 no.3
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    • pp.193-200
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    • 2017
  • Objectives : This study was carried out to investigate the effect of Gyulpidaehwangbakcho-tang on rhinitis with nasal obstruction. Methods : We treated 18 rhinitis patients with nasal obstruction. We used the Visual Analogue Scale(VAS), and recorded the condition of patients as +++, ++, +, -. Results : After the treatments, all patients VAS of nasal obstruction was remarkably decreased. Conclusions : This study suggests that Gyulpidaehwangbakcho-tang is effective on rhinitis with nasal obstruction.

A Case Report of patient underwent Debridement caused by Cellulitis improved with Gamisunbangwhalmyung-Eum (봉와직염의 변연절제술시행환자에 대한 가미선방활명음(加味仙方活命飮)의 치험1례)

  • Choi, Yong-Ju;Bae, Hueon-Jin;Hong, Seok-Hoon
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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    • v.26 no.4
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    • pp.111-118
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    • 2013
  • Objective : The purpose of this report is to know the effect of Gamisunbangwhalmyung-Eum(加味仙方活命飮) on pain and burning sensation that last for months after Debridement caused by Cellulitis. Methods : We experienced one case of patient underwent Debridement caused by Cellulitis treated with Gamisunbangwhalmyung-Eum. To evaluate the effectiveness of this treatment, we used the Visual Analogue Scale(VAS). Results : After the treatment, the grade of VAS was decreased and clinical symptoms were improved. Conclusion : Gamisunbangwhalmyung-Eum can be used on the treatment of patient underwent Debridement caused by Cellulitis.

A Case Report of Decreased Chronic Coccygodynia from Coccygeal Subluxation after Chuna Manipulation (만성 미골통을 호소하는 미골 후방 아탈구 환자의 추나 치료 치험 1례)

  • Cha, Yun-Yeop;Nam, Tong-Hyun
    • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.191-197
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    • 2010
  • Coccygodynia is a common problem that is characterized by pain in the tailbone that radiates to the lower sacral and perineal areas. The purpose of this study is to report the pain decrease after Chuna manipulation on a chronic coccygodynia patient. We diagnosed a patient suffering from chronic coccygodynia as subluxation of Co2 below Co1. And we treated for correcting the subluxation with Chuna manipulation. The effectiveness of the Chuna manipulation was evaluated with visual analogue scale(VAS) score and the angle between Co1 and Co2. It was decreased that both VAS score and angle between Co1 and Co2. The effect was maintained for a period of at least 6 months. We concluded that Chuna manipulation has effectiveness on chronic coccygodynia from coccygeal subluxation.

A Case report on the Biceps Tendinitis Treatment with Fire needling Therapy (보존적 치료로 호전되는 않은 상완이두근 건염에 대한 화침을 포함한 한방 치료 1례)

  • Lim, Gwang-Mook;Kwon, Ho-Young;Kim, Jeong-Hwan
    • Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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    • v.27 no.3
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    • pp.143-150
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    • 2010
  • Objective : The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of the fire needling therapy treatment on the biceps tendinitis. Methods : Fire needling therapy was administered five times to the patient complaining with biceps tendinitis. The improvement of clinical symptom was evaluated by McGill Pain Questionnaire -Short Form(SF-MPQ), Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) and Shoulder Pain, and Disability Index (SPADI). Result : After fire needling therapy to the biceps tendinitis patient five times, the patient's SF-MPQ score, VAS, and SPADI improved from 24 to 11, from 9 to 4, and from 33.6 to 14.8 respectively. Conclusions : Fire needling for biceps tendinitis should be tested in future randomized clinical trials.

Three Case of Ligament Relaxation treated with Bee Venom Acupuncture Therapy (봉약침 요법을 이용한 인대이완 환자 치험 3례 보고)

  • Lee, Eun-Kyung;Kim, Jae-Soo;Kim, Kyung-Woon
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.21 no.6
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    • pp.1597-1600
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    • 2007
  • This study was designed to investigate the effect of Bee Venom Acupuncture on Ligament Relaxation. The patient was treated with Bee Venom Acupuncture Therapy, Acupuncture and Microwave. Bee Venom Acupuncture Therapy was administered at fibroosseous junction of the relaxed ligament. We evaluated the patient through Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) and Range of Motion(ROM), tenderness. Atter treatment, the patients showed that clinical symptoms was disappeared, VAS changed from 10 to 1 and there was no limitation of ROM. According to the result, Bee Venom Acupuncture Therapy may have rapid effects on the Ligament Relaxation. But further studies are required to prove the effect of Bee Venom Acupuncture Therapy of Ligament Relaxation

Two Cases Report of the Primary Dysmenorrhea Treated with Gamisoyosan-gagambang (가미소요산가미방(加味逍遙散加味方)으로 호전된 원발성월경통(原發性月經痛)환자 치험 2례)

  • Kim, Duck-Gu;Yoo, Dong-Youl
    • The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.126-133
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    • 2011
  • Objectives: This paper was aim to report the effects of Gamisoyosan-gagambang (加味逍遙散加味方) on the Primary Dysmenorrhea patients. Methods: Two patients who had been suffering from primary dysmenorrhea were enrolled in this study. They received oriental treatment such as herbal medicine. We gave them Gamisoyosan-gagambang several times. During the treatments, we requested them to visit hospital once every two weeks. If they could not come to hospital, we called them to take follow-up. The progress of symptoms was evaluated by visual analogue scale(VAS). Results: After treatment, most symptoms were improved and also VAS was reduced. Conclusions: This clinical cases indicate that Gamisoyosan-gagambang is effective in treatment of the primary dysmenorrhea patients. More clinical data and studies are requested for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.

A Case Report of Progressive Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis improved with Jibaekjihwang-tang (지백지황탕(知栢地黃湯)으로 호전된 진행성 색소성 자반병의 한방치료 1례)

  • Kim, Hyun-Jung;Kim, Tae-Yeon;Lee, Chang-Won;Kim, Chang-Hwan
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.109-116
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    • 2013
  • Objective : The purpose of this report is to know the effect of Jibaekjihwang-tang(知栢地黃湯) on progressive pigmented purpuric dermatosis. Methods : We experienced one case of progressive pigmented purpuric dermatosis treated with Jibaekjihwang-tang(知栢地黃湯). We used visual analogue scale(VAS). Results : After the treatment the grade of VAS was decreased and purpuras, pruritus and dryness of skin were disappeared. Conslusion : Jibaekjihwang-tang(知栢地黃湯) can be used on the treatment of progressive pigmented purpuric dermatosis.

Four Cases of Tinnitus with Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Treated by Daehamhyung-tang (돌발성난청으로 인한 耳鳴환자 4례에 大陷胸湯을 투여한 증례보고)

  • Jo, Hyung-Rae;Hwangbo, Min
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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    • v.28 no.3
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    • pp.145-160
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    • 2015
  • Objective : The purpose of this study was to report a significant improvement of Tinnitus with Sudden sensorineural hearing loss(SSHL) after treatment with Daehamhyung-tang.Methods : We experienced four cases of tinnitus with SSHL treated by Daehamhyung-tang. To evaluate the results of this treatment, we used the visual analogue scale(VAS)Results : After using Daehamhyung-tang, VAS and clinical symptoms of 3 patients were improved remarkably, but 1 case was no interval change.Conclusion : This study suggests that using Daehamhyung-tang is effective on tinnitus with SSHL.