Abstract

AbstractObjectives :This case report presents a 68-year-old female patient. Her chi ef complaint was fatigue and depressed mood. During the therapeutic period, she experienced a sudden onset of uncon sciousness. After two days, she became alert. We diagnosed her with conversion disorder.Methods :We treated her with Korean traditional herbal medicine (Chungsi myeonja-eum, Soum-In Bojungyikgi-tang, Hyeongbangjiwhang-tang) and oriental psychotherapy for 21 days. The effects of treatment were measured by Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Zung Depression Rating Scale (SDS), and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-X-1). Results :After treatment, the chief complaint and accompanying symptoms have been subsided and improved. Further, BDI, SDS, STAI-X-1 score were decreased.Conclusions :In this case, we recognized that Korean traditional herbal medi cine and oriental psychotherapy could be effective for clinical symptoms of conversion disorder. Key Words: Consciousness, Conversion disorder, Jungkijeung.

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