Abstract

Objectives: This study reports on the efficacy of Korean medical treatments for a functional dyspepsia patient with panic disorder and lower back pain.Methods: A 51-year-old male patient with functional dyspepsia was treated with herbal medicines and acupuncture for 17 days. The treatment effect was evaluated by measurements drawn from the Numerical Rating Scale, range of motion, Oswestry Disability Index, European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions Scale, and Gastrointestinal Symptom Score.Results: Following the treatment, the patient showed a decrease on the Numerical Rating Scale and Oswestry Disability Index and in Gastrointestinal Symptom Score, as well as an improvement in range of motion and European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions score.Conclusions: Korean medical treatments appear to be effective in reducing functional dyspepsia. Further clinical research on patients with functional dyspepsia is needed.

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