• 대한한의학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.25-33
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• 2012

Objectives: To obtain the features of prevalence of chronic fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome worldwide. Methods: All research reports for prevalence of chronic fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome were selected from PubMed, KMbase and KISS database, and the prevalence were analyzed according to the symptoms and countries. Results: A total of 39 articles from 13 other countries and 4 articles from Korea met the criteria of this study. The prevalence of chronic fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome was about 10% and 1% respectively. The prevalence for Korean was 17.7% and 1.4% respectively, however the data have a limitation due to the lack of well-designed studies. Conclusions: This report can provide essential information to build a strategy for development of therapeutics against chronic fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome using traditional Korean medicine.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.163-176
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• 1997

Chronic fatigue syndrome Is a syndrome of unknown etiology and pathophysiology characterized by severe, chronic, debilitating fatigue as main symptom and numerous additional symptoms such as joint and muscle pain, headache, sleep disturbance. According to recent researches, it was suggested that chronic fatigue syndrome was developed by disturbance of interaction between neuropsychiatric system and immune system due to environmental factors and stress. Many patients experience gradual improvement but complete recovery from disorderd state is rare. There was no research elucidating the exact pathogenetic mechanism of chronic fatigue syndrome, so there was no established treatment. Several controlled studies about treatment was reported, but its results was not effective in all patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. For chronic fatigue syndrome, a comprehensive approach to physical, psychological, and social aspects is needed.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.962-969
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• 2008

Chronic fatigue syndrome is an agonizing illness that impedes the quality of life of people worldwide. Although this syndrome is reported to be increasing in industrialized countries, there are as yet no effective therapies. In the view of Oriental medicine, chronic fatigue syndrome is thought to result from a state of unbalanced inter-organ functions, or a condition of deficiency in the qi or blood characteristics. On the other hand, chronic fatigue-related symptoms are one of the most common complaints of patients using complementary and alternative medicine. This study aimed to theoretically analyze chronic fatigue syndrome from an Oriental medicine point of view, so to help Oriental doctors to design appropriate therapeutic models.

• 정신신체의학
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.103-109
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• 2000

저자들은 만성적인 피로감과 비특이적인 신체 증상을 나타내는 치료저항성 만성피로증후군 환자 1례를 경험하였다. 몇몇 연구들에서 만성피로증후군과 정서장애와의 관련성을 보고하고 있으나 계절성정서장에의 치료 도구로 인정받고 있는 만성피로증후군에서 광치료의 효용성에 대한 연구는 거의 없는 상태이다. 저자들은 2500lux의 광상자를 이용하여 본 증례의 환자에게 아침 광치료를 시도하여 임상적 증상의 호전을 경험하였기에 관련 문헌의 검토와 함께 보고하고자 한다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.2156-2169
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• 2012

본 연구는 도시근교에서 농업에 종사하고 있는 농부들의 인구사회학적 특성, 건강관련행위 특성 및 농작업 관련 특성에 따른 농부증 및 피로자각증상 실태를 파악하고, 농부증과 피로자각증상과의 관련성을 알아보고자 시도하였다. 조사 대상은 우리나라 중부지방의 D광역시 근교의 4개 동에서 농업에 종사하고 있는 296명을 대상으로 하였으며, 자료 수집은 2011년 4월 1일부터 6월 30일까지의 기간 동안에 설문지를 사용하여 면접 조사하였다. 연구결과, 조사대상자의 농부증 분포는 "농부증 음성"이 18.2%, "농부증 의심"이 47.6%, "농부증 양성"이 34.1%이었다. 농부증은 피로자각증상과 유의한 양의 상관관계를 보였으며, 피로자각증상이 정상인 군에 비해 고위험 피로군군에서 농부증에 속할 위험도가 유의하게 증가하였다. 위계적 다중회귀분석 결과, 농부증에 영향을 미치는 요인으로 성별, 학력, 외래진료 및 입원경험유무, 피로자각증상이 유의한 변수로 선정되었으며, 특히 피로자각증상은 농부증에 독립적으로 큰 영향을 미치고 있었다. 위와 같은 연구결과는 농부증이 인구사회학적 및 건강관련행위 특성뿐만 아니라 피로자각증상과도 유의한 관련성이 있음을 알 수 있으며, 특히 피로자각증상은 인구사회학적 특성이나 건강관련행위 특성과는 독립적으로 농부증에 영향을 미치는 요인이 되고 있음을 시사하고 있다.

• 대한상한금궤의학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.69-79
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• 2022

Objective : Fatigue is the most common symptom in post-COVID-19 syndrome. We report the case of a patient with post-COVID-19 syndrome with fatigue treated using herbal medicine (Saengkangsasim-tang). Methods : A 64-year-old man had severe fatigue for 4 months after a severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Saengkangsasim-tang was administered to this patient based on the disease pattern identification diagnostic system by Shanghanlun provisions (DPIDS). We used the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) to evaluate the effectiveness of Saengkangsasim-tang for fatigue in the patient with post-COVID-19 syndrome. Results : According to DPIDS, the patient was diagnosed with the provision 157. After administration of Saengkangsasim-tang for 30days, the fatigue based on NRS and depression based on BDI were improved. Conclusions : The administration of Saengkangsasim-tang to patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome with fatigue, diagnosed according to the Shanghanlun provision 157, may be effective.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.791-796
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• 2007

Objective : This study was conducted to find the relationship between syndrome-differentiation and Sasang-constitution in chronic fatigue patients. Methods : The subjects were 72 adults with chronic fatigue who visited Dunsan Oriental Hospital of Daejeon University between March 2007 and April 2007. Their main complaint was fatigue for longer than 6 months and they did not have any physical or mental problems. We measured their fatigue degree by using Chalder fatigue scale and health habits. To evaluate relationship between syndrome-differentiation with sasang-constitution, The patients were divided into four syndrome-differentiations, such as liver and kidney asthenia of Yin, spleen and kidney deficiency of Yang, deficiency of lung and spleen qi, and deficiency of heart and spleen blood. We also diagnosed Sasang-constitution by using Questionnaire for Sasang Constitution Classification II (QSCCII). Results : Among the 72 patients, 41.4%, 34.5% and 24.1% of belonged in Soyangin, Soeumin and Taeumin respectively. Interestingly, we found a meaningful correlation between syndrome-differentiation and physiological function by Sasang-constitution. Conclusion : The result may help Oriental medicine understanding and treatment of chronic fatigue-related diseases and patients.

• 한국건강관리협회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.97-109
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• 2005

Chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS) is a complex, debilitating disorder characterized by at least 6 months of severe persistent of relapsing fatigue and a group of characteristic but nonspecific symptoms. Many researchers have proposed that CFS has a specific cause. However currently no evidence exists that proves either a specific cause of CFS. And there is no diagnostic test for CFS. The diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome is based on the patient's history, excluding other illnesses In the absence of consistent biological markers, the diagnosis of CFS arises from operational criteria that do not afford validity. The prognosis is poor and often disability and impairment of daily function and performance are prolonged. A limited understanding of the CFS has complicated the management of this disorder. Therefore, treatment of CFS may be variable and should be tailored to each patient. Therapy should include exercise, diet, good sleep hygiene, antidepressants, and other medications, depending on the patient's presentation. Regular follow-up is key to continue to exclude other medical problems and provide support for patients. Chronic fatigue syndrome is a challenging illness to manage and requires a team approach of caring providers. For the majority of patients this is a chronic illness with the goals of therapy being to improve functional status and to prevent disability. Further understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of this illness should lead to better specific therapy.

• 대한상한금궤의학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.107-113
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• 2015

Objective : This study aims to explain the effect of Buja-tang on Postherpetic Neuralgia with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome which a Soeum-byeong patient has. Methods : This is a case report on a female patient who has been suffering from Postherpetic Neuralgia with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. According to Diagnostic system based on Shanghanlun provisions, Buja-tang was provided for one month. Results : After a series of Buja-tang treatments, the patient's symptoms and result improved. Conclusions : This case study show an effectiveness of using Buja-tang according to Diagnostic system based on Shanghanlun provisions on Postherpetic Neuralgia with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

• 셀메드
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• 제12권5호
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• pp.4.1-4.3
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• 2022

Objective: A Case Study of a Patient with Cancer Fatigue Syndrome and Cancer Metastases who Received Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT) Methods: The patient is a Korean woman aged 61 years. 13 years ago, she was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer and underwent surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. owever, 13 years later, the disease spread to the lungs and brain. Results: Following nutritional therapy, cancer fatigue syndrome improved. Conclusion: Nutritional therapy can be beneficial for cancer fatigue syndrome, a condition that remains undiagnosed and untreated.