scholarly journals A Case Report of Korean Medicine Treatment of Lateral Medullary Infarction with Central Dizziness and Hypoesthesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 982-990
Author(s):  
Ji-hae Yang ◽  
Jie-yoon Kang ◽  
In-cheol Chae ◽  
In-woo Choi ◽  
Ju-young Ryu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Lateral Medullary Infarction ◽  
Korean Medicine ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Medullary Infarction

Objectives: The aim of this study was to report the effectiveness of Korean medicine treatment for a patient with lateral medullary infarction who presented with central dizziness and hypoesthesia.Methods: The patient was treated with Korean medicine treatment, including acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal medicine. We measured the progress of the case using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS).Results: After the treatment, the NRS scores for dizziness and hypoesthesia decreased.Conclusions: This study suggests that Korean medicine treatment might be effective for lateral medullary infarction in patients who present with central dizziness and hypoesthesia.

scholarly journals A Case Report on Pain Associated with a Varicocele Treated with Korean Medicine, including Dong’s Acupuncture

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 760-766
Author(s):  
Na-yeon Kim ◽  
Mi-jung Yoon ◽  
Hong-sik Choi ◽  
Seung-mo Kim ◽  
Kyung-soon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Subjective Symptoms ◽  
Korean Medicine ◽  
Acupuncture And Moxibustion ◽  
Numerical Rating

Objectives: This study investigated the effectiveness of Dong’s acupuncture for pain associated with a varicocele.Methods: A 23-year-old male patient visited for pain due to varicocele that occurred on March 2 and was treated with acupuncture and moxibustion three times on March 16, 17, and 19. The Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) was used to evaluate the patient’s pain.Results: After the three treatments, the NRS scores decreased, and the patient’s subjective symptoms improved. Also, the patient required no medication for a week from the date of treatment start.Conclusions: These findings demonstrate that Korean medicine may be an option for treating a painful varicocele, but further research is required for confirmation.

scholarly journals A Case Report on Treating Post-stroke Visual Impairment with Gami-banhabakchulchunma-tang and Acupuncture

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 1045-1053
Author(s):  
Jeong-hui Kim ◽  
Hae-yoong Kim ◽  
Seo-young Won ◽  
Ju-young Ryu ◽  
Eun-sun Jung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Field ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Visual Field Defects ◽  
Blurred Vision ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Field Defects

Objectives: This study investigated the effectiveness of acupuncture and herbal medicine (Gami-banhabakchulchunma-tang) for post-stroke visual impairment.Methods: A 79-year-old male with headache, dizziness, visual field defects, and blurred vision caused by a posterior cerebral infarction was treated with acupuncture and Gami-banhabakchulchunma-tang for three months. We used the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for each symptom and measured the patient’s eye-movement range.Results: Following treatment, the NRS score for headache decreased from 5 to 0, and for dizziness and blurred vision, it decreased from 5 to 1. The NRS score for visual field defects decreased from 5 to 2. The range of the patient’s left and right eye movements both improved, and no adverse side effects were observed during the admission period.Conclusions: Korean medical treatment with acupuncture and herbal medicine (Gami-banhabakchulchunma-tang) could effectively treat post-stoke visual impairment.

scholarly journals Effect of Complex Korean Medicine Treatment on Sacral Insufficiency Fracture: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 187-192
Author(s):  
Ga Hyeon Jung ◽  
Hyun Lee ◽  
Hwa Yeon Ryu ◽  
Jae Hui Kang
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Insufficiency Fracture ◽  
Sacral Insufficiency Fracture ◽  
Korean Medicine ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale Score ◽  
History Of ◽  
Sacral Insufficiency Fractures

Sacral insufficiency fractures (SIF) are a common, but often underdiagnosed source of lower back pain without apparent trauma. This report presents the clinical outcome of a 75-year-old female with SIF, and an underlying medical history of osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis. She was treated non-operatively, in-hospital, with Korean medicine. Patient progress was assessed using the numerical rating scale and selfreported symptoms. Post-treatment, the numerical rating scale score for pain in her hip decreased from 7 to 2. At admission, the patient was unable to sit, and could only walk 3 m with assistance. At discharge, she could sit for longer than 1 hour and walk further than 200 m unassisted. On the follow-up visit, the patient was asymptomatic, and x-ray scans showed ossification of the sacral and pubic fractures. These results suggest that, Korean medicine can effectively reduce pain and aid rehabilitation in patients with SIF, without the need for surgery.

scholarly journals A Case Report of Abdominal Pain Relief in a Patient with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Treated with Korean Medicine

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 687-694
Author(s):  
Mi-jung Yoon ◽  
Na-yeon Kim ◽  
Hong-sik Choi ◽  
Seung-mo Kim ◽  
Kyung-soon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numeric Rating Scale ◽  
Korean Medicine ◽  
Numeric Rating

Objectives: The aim of this case report is to present abdominal pain relief in a patient diagnosed with colorectal cancer with several organ metastases.Methods: The patient was treated with herbal medicine, acupuncture, and moxibustion. The effect of the treatment was measured by a numeric rating scale (NRS).Results: The NRS of the patient’s abdominal pain was reduced after Korean medicine treatment.Conclusions: This case report suggests that Korean medicine may be effective for treating abdominal pain in cancer patients. However, additional study is needed to confirm interactions between Korean medicine and the control of abdominal pain.

scholarly journals Yangshimtang-gamibang Therapy for Sleep Disorder Caused by a Traffic Accident: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 1020-1026
Author(s):  
Jin-young Song ◽  
Geon-sik Kong ◽  
So-won Kim ◽  
Jin-hun Park ◽  
Yen-min Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Sleep Disorder ◽  
Traffic Accident ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Numerical Rating

This report describes the efficacy of using Yangshimtang-gamibang for a sleep disorder caused by a traffic accident. We treated a patient with Yangshimtang-gamibang for 12 days for sleep disorder caused by a traffic accident. To evaluate the results, we used the Korean Modified Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire (KMLSEQ) to measure sleep disorder. The degree of sleep disorder was also evaluated using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). The generic health status was evaluated using the European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) scale. Improvements in the NRS and EQ-5D scale scores were observed after the treatments. The change in the KMLSEQ score indicates that the patient's sleep disorder was relieved. The results of this case study suggest that Yangshimtang-gamibang may be an effective treatment for sleep disorders caused by traffic accident.

scholarly journals Case Report on Headache (Suspected CPSP) Treated with Korean Medicine in a Hospitalized Patient with a History of Cerebral Infarction

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 893-903
Author(s):  
Jin-hun Park ◽  
Geon-sik Kong ◽  
Jin-young Song ◽  
So-won Kim ◽  
Yen-min Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Infarction ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Korean Medicine ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
History Of ◽  
Neck Disability

Objectives: This study investigated the efficacy of Korean medical treatment for a headache (suspected CPSP) patient with a history of cerebral infarction.Methods: We treated the patient using Korean medical treatments (herbal medicines-Kamiseokyong-tang, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and chuna). The treatments were measured using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) and the Neck Disability Index (NDI) for headache and post neck pain. General health status was evaluated using the European Quality of Life Five Dimensions (EQ-5d) Scale.Results: We observed improvements in the NRS, NDI, and EQ-5d scores after the treatments.Conclusions: This study suggests that Korean medicine may effectively treat headaches (suspected CPSP) with accompanying cerebral infarction.

scholarly journals A Case of a Patient with Pontine Infarction Complaining of Discomfort in Both Legs

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 991-1000
Author(s):  
Hye-jin Lee ◽  
Ye-chae Hwang ◽  
Tae-bin Yim ◽  
Seo-young Kim ◽  
Seung-yeon Cho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Clinical Effects ◽  
Duration Of Symptoms ◽  
Restless Legs ◽  
Pontine Infarction ◽  
Irls Score ◽  
Numerical Rating

Objective: This study examined the effectiveness of Korean medical treatment for an 81-year-old female patient with pontine infarction complaining of discomfort in both legs.Methods: The patient was hospitalized for 45 days and treated with herbal medicine (mainly Bohyulanshin-tang [補血安神湯], pharmacopuncture, acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and moxibustion). We used the International Restless Legs Scale (IRLS) and Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) and checked the duration of the symptoms to evaluate the clinical effects of the treatment.Results: After 45 days of hospitalization, the IRLS score decreased from 33 to 19, with the lowest score of 8 recorded on the twenty-seventh day after discharge. The NRS score and the duration of symptoms also improved, and the treatment effect continued following discharge.Conclusions: This study suggests that Korean medical treatment may be effective for the treatment of restless legs.

scholarly journals Filum Terminale Lipoma with Herniated Intervertebral Disc Treated with Traditional Korean Medicine: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 281-284
Author(s):  
Sang-Gyun Kim ◽  
Ju-Hun Park ◽  
Han-Bin Park ◽  
Dong-Hwi Yoo ◽  
Won-Suk Jang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Treatment Effectiveness ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Tethered Cord ◽  
Cupping Therapy ◽  
Filum Terminale ◽  
Korean Medicine ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Herniated Intervertebral Disc

Filum terminale lipoma is an inherited lumbosacral abnormality that can cause tethered cord syndrome. This report describes an unusual case of lumbago and sciatica, pain suspected to be caused by a filum terminale lipoma where a herniated intervertebral disc had occurred. The patient was hospitalized for 43 days and received integrative Korean medicine treatment, including acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, Chuna therapy, cupping therapy, physiotherapy and herbal medicine. Treatment effectiveness was assessed using the numerical rating scale, Oswestry Disability Index, European Quality of Life 5-Dimensions, and patient symptoms. After inpatient treatment, the pain the patient suffered was significantly reduced, and the evaluation indices scores reflected this. Integrative Korean remedies may be an effective option for lower back pain and lower extremity symptoms which are caused by filum terminale lipoma where a herniated intervertebral disc has occurred. Additional clinical research is required to support this observation.

scholarly journals A Case of the Therapeutic Effect of Nangan-jeon on Refractory Functional Dyspepsia Caused by “Liver-Kidney Deficiency Cold”

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 437-443
Author(s):  
Chang-gue Son
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Functional Dyspepsia ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
The Self ◽  
Herbal Drug ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Kidney Deficiency ◽  
Dyspeptic Symptoms ◽  
Numerical Rating

Objective: This study explored the clinical usefulness of Nangan-jeon decoction to treat refractory functional dyspepsia.Methods: A 61-year-old female had been suffering from severe functional dyspepsia for about 40 years, but the dyspeptic symptoms rapidly improved after taking Nangan-jeon decoction. The clinical outcome was assessed by the numerical rating scale (NRS) and the self-reporting method.Result: After there was no improvement from various herbal treatments in a department of a Korean college hospital, the patient moved to the author’s clinic. She had been diagnosed with the pattern identification of “liver-kidney deficiency cold” and prescribed with Nangan-jeon decoction. This herbal drug rapidly improved her dyspeptic symptoms, from NRS 10 to NRS 2 (after 3 weeks) and NRS 1 (after 7 weeks).Conclusion: This case report is the first to present the potential of Nangan-jeon decoction to improve refractory functional dyspepsia.

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