• 대한본초학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.17-21
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• 2014

Objectives : Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. It can cause a number of symptoms, such as tiredness, poor ability to tolerate cold, and weight gain. The purpose of this study was to report the clinical effects of herbal medicine on hypothyroidism. Methods : We employed oriental medical treatments; herbal-medication (Saenggangeonbi - tang gamibang), acupuncture and moxibustion. At the same time, the patient started to exercise. We treated the patient two or three times a week with oriental therapy method. She took medicine three times a day after a meal. During taking medicine, we let the patient avoid fatty food, flour based food, and alcohol. The symptoms and normalization of the thyroxine and TSH levels are important points of evaluating the patient's condition. So the patient measured the body weight and took a blood test a time per two months and compared the results with previous results. Results : After taking treatment - acupuncture and moxibustion during 6 months - and taking herbal-medicine, the level of TSH, fT4, T4 and T3 became normalized. The body weight was decreased about 18 pounds. In advance, the symptom of tiredness, edema was much improved. Conclusion : Herbal medicine (Saenggangeonbi-tang gamibang) was effective in the treatment of hypothyroidism and it helped to normalize the level of TSH, fT4, T4 AND T3.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.213-218
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• 1973

Raynaud attempted to clarify the situation concerning symmetrical and spontaneous gangrene in a thesis published in 1952. The disease was defined as Raynaud`s phenomenon without associated and contributing conditions or disease, and described as two types, such as, `locale syncope and asphyxia` and `gangrene`. Predilection of Raynaud`s disease for female under 40 years of age wi-thout any vascular occlusive disease beginning in the early decades of life and typical color changes in the skin of the extremities incited by coldness are outstanding features in this disease. One typical case of Raynaud`s disease is presented with relating references. Patient was 24 year old female single patient, who noted pain, numbness, and cyanosis of the finger tips of both hands for 6 years previously in the winter season, and recently such symptoms were aggravated including her both feet for two years even in the summer after exposure to cold water. Physical and laboratory examination revealed nothing specific except slightly glistening tight face and hypertrophy of both finger tips with clammy coldness. FamiliaI and past history revealed nothing specific abnormal contributory factors. Biopsy of skin on the dorsum of right foot one year before this admission revealed no evidence of scleroderma. Treatment was aimed to relieve vasospasmodic reaction to coldness and was very successful with bilateral lumbar and thoracic sympathectomy. Patient is free of symptoms relating to the Raynaud’s phenomenon after sympathectomy for 6 months including winter season.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.118-122
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• 2002

Generally, the chill is the secondary symptom of fever. but this case shows the intermittent sever chill without fever. the case is about a patient who is 38 years old man, suffered by chill without fever after experiencing unhealthiness by cold weather and an affliction, that is classed as Taeumin Hangwuljung by Sasang Constitutional Medicine. The patient was treated by Handayulsotang and showed an improvement. This paper describe the process and contents about the way the patient was cured.

• 혜화의학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.101-107
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• 2009

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to show a case of patient with dysfunction of autonomic nervous system improved by oriental medical treatment. Methods: This patient was 66 year-old woman who complained pantalgia including abdominal pain and headache, cold sweating, anxiety, palpitation and fatigue. She was treated by herbal medicine(加味溫膽湯 $ji\bar{a}w\grave{e}iw\bar{e}nd\breve{a}nt\bar{a}ng$), acupuncture, moxa and aroma therapy. We used VAS(Visual analogue scale) to measure the progress of symptoms. Results : The symptoms of dysfunction of autonomic nervous system was improved after oriental medical therapy. Conclusions : This study suggests that oriental medicine therapy is effective in the trearment of dysfunction of autonomic nervous system.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제20권1호통권32호
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• pp.256-264
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• 2007

Objective : This study describes a case of urticarial drug eruption assumed to be caused by non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) treated with oriental medicine and acupuncture. Methods : We studied the case of 20-years-old drug eruption patient. The patient complained of urticaria, angioedema, itching and burning sensation after taking NSAIDs. The indications for NSAIDs prescribed were common cold symptom and sore throat. For diagnosis, blood test and urinalysis were done. For treatment, acupuncture and herbal-medicine treatment were applied. Results : The patient of this report were examined for 13 days. The radiological finding was within normal limits. The WBC, neutrophil, lymphocyte and eosinophil level normalized during admission. After 3 days, itching and wheal reaction of whole body disappeared except facial symptom. The angioedema, itching and wheal reaction in the face was almost improved in the 4th day after discharge. Conclusions : We may expect that the oriental medical therapy improves the urticarial drug eruption caused by NSAIDs.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제24권2_4호
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• pp.975-986
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• 2003

Introduction: Guillain-Barre syndrome(GBS) is defined as a recognizable clinical entity that is characterized by rapidly evolving symmetric limb weakness, a loss of tendon reflexes, absent or mild sensory signs, and variable autonomic dysfunctions. Recently there is an opinion that Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy'(AIDP) is more effective than 'GBS' for the symptoms. These symptoms are applicable to rheumatic arthritis(痺), flaccid paralysis of limb(?) caused by wind, cold and dampness(風, 寒, 濕) from an oriental medical view point. On this, we reported one case that diagnosed as 'complex of rheumatic arthritis(痺) and flaccid paralysis of limb(?)' at our oriental medical hospital. Result: we considered these symptoms as 'complex of rheumatic arthritis(痺), flaccid paralysis of limb(?)'. In accordance with the result, we treated the patient with Chung-Sang Tong-Jung On-Ha(淸上通中溫下). We concluded that external factors such as wind, cold and dampness(風, 寒, 濕) and internal factors like vital energy's disharmony(生氣不調和) affected the patient.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.175-188
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• 2001

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the cold air application for release of inflamation and pain in patient with acute rheumatoid arthritis who had taken medication(NSAIDs, DMARDs, corticosteroids). The participants had knee joint pain and ESR score over the 30. They were randomly assigned to three groups with each 15. Control group(group I ) were applied cold air and medication, experimental group II were applied hot pack and medication. and experimental group III were applied only medication. They were evaluated from April 1, 2000 to september 1,2000 ,and it was examined by ESR and VAS(visual analoge scale) in Lee Bang Hoon rehabilitation medicine clinic in Jeju Korea. The result of this study were as follow: 1. It was found that group 1, group II and group III had the statistically significant reduction of the ESR score according to treatment time(p<.05). 2. There were not statistically significant differences in ESR change pattern of each group according to treatment time(p>.05). 3. There were not statistically significant differences in the change of ESR according to treatment time between group I and group II , group I and group III , and group II and group III (p<.05). 4. It was found that group I . group II and group III had the statistically significant reduction of the VAS(Visual Analoge Scale) score according to treatment time(p<.05). 5. There were statistically significant differences in VAS score according to treatment time between control group(group I ) and experimental groups(group II and group III)(p<.05), but there were not stsiistically significant differences between experimental groups(p>.05).

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제38권5호
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• pp.698-708
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• 2017

Objectives: The aim of this study was to report the clinical effects of a combination of Gamiguibi-tang and sweet bee venom on a patient with Raynaud's disease. Methods: The patient with Raynaud's disease was treated with Gamiguibi-tang three times a day for 43 days and with sweet bee venom daily. The effects on Raynaud's disease were measured on both hands using a cold stress test and an infrared thermometer and by digital infrared thermographic imaging and a NRS (Numeric Rating Scale). We conducted the cold stress test at 6-8 day intervals from 2016.04.27 to 2016.06.08. Results: After treatment, the symptoms of pain were decreased in both hands and digital infrared thermographic imaging (DITI) confirmed a rise in the temperature of the fingers. The fingertip temperature increased from 29.6 to 30.4 degrees and the cooling/rewarming ratio (CRR) increased steadily. No adverse events were found at discharge. Conclusions: Gamiguibi-tang combined sweet bee venom may improve symptoms in patients with Raynaud's disease.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.93-103
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• 2012

Objectives Rate of gastroesophageal reflux disease accompanied by irritable bowel syndrome is on the increase. This case study reports significant improvement of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease and irritable bowel syndrome who had suffered from chest pain, globus pharyngis and diarrhea after taking Sasang constitutional treatment. Methods This patient was diagnosed as Large Yin type Esophagus Cold pattern(Taeeumin Wiwanhanjeung). Herb medicine(Jowiseungcheong-tang) was taken by the patient, three or two times per day during treatment periods. We assessed the changes of the main symptoms such as chest pain, globus pharyngis, defecation discomfort, insomnia et al. using visual analogue scale(VAS). Results The symptoms of chest pain, globus pharyngis, defecation discomfort, insomnia decreased from VAS 7~8 to VAS 0~1 for about three months. Conclusions This case shows that Sasang constitutional medicine treatment can be effective treatment method for gastroesophageal reflux disease accompanied by irritable bowel syndrome.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.104-113
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• 2021

Introduction: The aim of this study is to report on the effectiveness of Korean medicine to improve symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Some patients are treated with medication, but medications may have no effect in some patients. Korean medicine treatments have been used in such patients, but few reports exist. Case Presentation: A 58-year-old female patient with CIPN reported symptoms of bilateral limb pain and tingling sensations as well as cold sensations in bilateral lower legs and hands, fatigue, and bilateral limb weakness. To reduce the patient's symptoms, we provided Korean medical treatment, including herbal medicine (Uchashinki-hwan), acupuncture, and moxibation. To evaluate the results of this treatment, we used a numeric rating scale (NRS), the manual muscle test (MMT), the National Cancer Institute Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE), and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer quality-of-life questionnaire about CIPN (EORTC-QLQ-CIPN20). After 49 days of treatment, the NRS scores decreased for bilateral limb pain and tingling, for bilateral lower leg and hand cold sensation, and for fatigue. The MMT results for the upper and lower extremities were improved. CTCAE Grade and EORTC QLQ-CIPN20 score were also decreased. Conclusion: According to these results, Korean medicine treatment may be considered an effective treatment for CIPN. Prospective studies are needed in the future to confirm and expand these findings.