Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study is to describe the effects of traditional Korean medicine on a patient with dysphagia and anorexia following an acute lumbar compression fracture.Methods: The patient was treated with acupuncture and herbal medicine (<i>Bojungikgi-tang</i> and <i>Insamyangyoung-tang</i>), and the effects of the treatment were evaluated by monitoring oral feeding and using the Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) test.Results: After treatment, the amount of oral feeding more than doubled and the MBS was also improved.Conclusion: The results suggest that traditional Korean medicine may be effective for treating dysphagia and anorexia after an acute lumbar compression fracture.
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