Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment Combined with Conventional Medicine in Patients Diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to determine the clinical features of post-acute COVID-19 syndrome and the effectiveness and safety of Korean medicine treatment at the Public health center.Methods: The study was conducted among 11 patients with post-acute COVID-19 syndrome who attended a single public health center from January to December 2022. We retrospectively analyzed the charts of 11 patients and collected clinical characteristics, previous treatments, Korean medicine treatments, outcome variables (Numeral Rating Scale (NRS), Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ), Visual Analog Scale (VAS)), adverse events, etc.Results: Of the 11 patients, six were women, and the average age of all patients was 68.27±12.31 years. The most common symptom were cough(n=9, 81.82%) and sore throat(n=9, 81.82%), followed by sputum, fatigue, rhinorrhea, and loss of appetite, etc. All 11 patients were treated with herbal medicine, with Samso-eum(n=6, 54.55%), Yeonkyopaedok-san(n=5, 45.45%), and Haengso-tang(n=3, 27.27%) being the most commonly used. After herbal medicine treatment, the median cough NRS decreased from 5 to 1, and the median sore throat NRS decreased from 4 to 1, both of which were statistically significant. One patient reported adverse event of dyspepsia and heartburn, but it was mild.Conclusions: The study presented the clinical features of the post-acute COVID-19 syndrome and suggested that Korean medicine treatment at public health centers may be effective and safe in alleviating associated symptoms.

Objectives: The purpose of this case study was to report the effect of Korean Medicine treatment on a patient diagnosed with nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease. Methods: A 61-year-old female patient with nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease was admitted to the clinic from October 15th, 2018 to November 7th, 2018. The patient was treated using Korean medical treatments of Jinhae-tang-gami, Ssanghwa-tang-gami, Haeyeol-tang, Jinhae-tang plus Ssanghwa-tang-gami, and Jinhae-tang plus Bojungikgi-tang-gami. We evaluated the improvement of symptoms by a numeric rating scale (NRS) score, C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and body temperature. Results: After Korean medicine treatment, the patient’s cough and sputum amounts were decreased as measured by the NRS score. CRP levels and ESR were also decreased and fever was relieved. Conclusion: This study suggested that Korean medicine treatment might be effective in treating patients diagnosed with nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease. Keywords: nontuberculous mycobacteria, Jinhae-tang, Ssanghwa-tang, Bojungikgi-tang, Haeyeol-tang

Schneider H, Baca J, Carpenter B, Dayton P, Fleischer A, Sachs B. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Clinical Consensus Statement: Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Acquired Infracalcaneal Heel Pain. J Foot Ankle Surg 2018

Comparison of shock wave therapy and Low-dye tape method in patients with plantar fasciitis: A randomized controlled study.

Introduction Stroke refers to a sudden brain disease that results in disorders in the anatomy of the brain. The cause is a sudden circulatory disorder of the cerebrovascular system that creates a consciousness disorder and hemiplegia. Despite aggressive treatment after the onset, stroke is a social problem because the patient has difficulty in recovering from sequelae that can include limb movement disorders, language disorders, and emotional disorders. In this study, we describe the effect of traditional Korean medicine treatment on the sequelae in a subacute cerebral infarction patient admitted to a Korean medical hospital. Case presentation A 67-year-old male patient was diagnosed with cerebral infarction circa 2005, and his condition had not improved. Around March 15, 2018, he experienced the sudden onset of a cerebral infarction in his daily life. This was confirmed by a brain MRI, and he was hospitalized at other hospitals, but he showed no improvement. We conducted a manual muscle test (MMT) to evaluate the patient’s exercise and strength. His gait level was measured to evaluate his degree of walking. He was treated with Bojungikgi-tang and acupuncture twice a day. After 34 days of inpatient treatment, the patient’s exercise strength improved from Grade 2+~Grade 3 to Grade 3+ determined by the MMT, and his walking ability improved from Gait Level 3 to Gait Level 4. Conclusion The findings of this study indicate that acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment can help treat patients with hemiplegia due to cerebral infarction. Keywords: cerebral infarction, hemiplegia, Korean medical treatment, acupunture

Evidence regarding Korean medicine treatment (KMT) for neuropathic pain is lacking. We aimed to identify the effects of integrative KMT in patients with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). We retrospectively analyzed the electronic medical records of patients with PHN who received KMT at Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital between August 2021 and July 2022. We evaluated the effects of KMT-comprising acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, and moxibustion-on pain intensity using the numerical rating scale (NRS), Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Anxiety (HADS-A), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Depression (HADS-D), Daily Sleep Interference Scale (DSIS), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), and EuroQol-5D. Among 53 patients with PHN, 13 were included. The NRS score for worst pain over 1 week decreased from 6.54 ± 0.64 at baseline to 3.85 ± 0.63 at 8 weeks (41% reduction, p < 0.01), while that for average pain over 1 week decreased from 4.93 ± 0.67 at baseline to 3.08 ± 0.46 at 8 weeks (37% reduction, p < 0.01). From baseline to 8 weeks, there were significant reductions in the SF-MPQ, HADS-A, FSS, and EuroQol-5D scores. No adverse events were reported after KMT. Therefore, KMT may be an effective treatment option for patients with PHN.

Mental health is an important global health concern. In Korea, many people visit Korean medicine clinics due to Stagnation syndrome and Hwabyung (cultural idioms of distress). We established a research collaboration comprising of professionals from 8 Korean medicine hospitals and planned a prospective, multicenter registry study. Demographic, socioeconomic, and clinical data will be collected from patients with mental disorders visiting the Korean medicine neuropsychiatric department of Korean medicine hospitals. We will include major psychiatric diagnoses related to neurosis and Korean traditional mental disorders such as Stagnation syndrome and Hwabyung.We expect to identify comprehensive characteristics of participants, measure the severity of their symptoms or distress, and investigate patterns of Korean medicine interventions and treatment responses for both the short-term and long-term (at least 4 years). Additionally, this study will include Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service data to analyze the medical use of registered patients before and after registration, in case the participant submits the consent form for personal information collection and use.To analyze the effectiveness of Korean medicine treatment for the participants, stratified or corrected analyses of age, sex, and diagnosis will be performed. The difference in the change in the psychometric measurements, quality of life measured by short form 36, and quality-adjusted life years will be calculated to evaluate the effectiveness of Korean medicine treatment.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a Korean medicine treatment on a traumatic spinal cord injury. Metohds : A 44-year-old male patient who had suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury was treated for two months. The effectiveness of complex Korean medicine treatment...

Paper #165 Sonographic evaluation of plantar fasciitis after

Background: Chronic cough, defined as cough persisting for more than eight weeks, is a common clinical problem that significantly impairs quality of life. Post-infectious cough, particularly after COVID-19, may involve neuropathic mechanisms such as vagal hypersensitivity and central nervous system dysregulation. Conventional treatment options are often limited, underscoring the need for complementary approaches such as Korean medicine.Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of Korean medicine treatment, including &lt;i&gt;Chungsangboha-tang&lt;/i&gt;, in a patient with post-COVID-19 chronic cough accompanied by mononeuropathy.Methods: A female patient with chronic cough and right lower-limb neuropathic pain following COVID-19 was hospitalized and treated with herbal medicine (&lt;i&gt;Chungsangboha-tang&lt;/i&gt;), acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, moxibustion, and physical therapy. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the Cough Symptom Score (CSS) and Cough Assessment Test (COAT) for cough severity, the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for pain, and the European Quality of Life Five Dimensions (EQ-5D) for general health status. Assessments were conducted at baseline, during hospitalization, and at discharge.Results: NRS scores decreased, indicating reduced neuropathic pain. The EQ-5D score improved, reflecting better quality of life. CSS and COAT scores showed alleviation of cough symptoms with reduced frequency and intensity of both daytime and nighttime cough. Laboratory markers (ESR and CRP) also decreased. No adverse events were observed.Conclusions: Comprehensive Korean medicine treatment, including &lt;i&gt;Chungsangboha-tang&lt;/i&gt;, may be effective in managing post-COVID-19 chronic cough with neuropathic features. This case highlights the potential role of Korean medicine in addressing post-COVID-19 chronic cough and supports further clinical studies.

Background: Chronic cough, defined as cough persisting for more than eight weeks, is a common clinical problem that significantly impairs quality of life. Post-infectious cough, particularly after COVID-19, may involve neuropathic mechanisms such as vagal hypersensitivity and central nervous system dysregulation. Conventional treatment options are often limited, underscoring the need for complementary approaches such as Korean medicine.Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of Korean medicine treatment, including &lt;i&gt;Chungsangboha-tang&lt;/i&gt;, in a patient with post-COVID-19 chronic cough accompanied by mononeuropathy.Methods: A female patient with chronic cough and right lower-limb neuropathic pain following COVID-19 was hospitalized and treated with herbal medicine (&lt;i&gt;Chungsangboha-tang&lt;/i&gt;), acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, moxibustion, and physical therapy. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the Cough Symptom Score (CSS) and Cough Assessment Test (COAT) for cough severity, the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for pain, and the European Quality of Life Five Dimensions (EQ-5D) for general health status. Assessments were conducted at baseline, during hospitalization, and at discharge.Results: NRS scores decreased, indicating reduced neuropathic pain. The EQ-5D score improved, reflecting better quality of life. CSS and COAT scores showed alleviation of cough symptoms with reduced frequency and intensity of both daytime and nighttime cough. Laboratory markers (ESR and CRP) also decreased. No adverse events were observed.Conclusions: Comprehensive Korean medicine treatment, including &lt;i&gt;Chungsangboha-tang&lt;/i&gt;, may be effective in managing post-COVID-19 chronic cough with neuropathic features. This case highlights the potential role of Korean medicine in addressing post-COVID-19 chronic cough and supports further clinical studies.

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.

Background: Multiple system atrophy–cerebellar type (MSA-C) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder presenting with cerebellar ataxia and autonomic dysfunction, with limited treatment options. This study reports the effects of Korean medicine treatment in a patient with MSA-C who presented with dizziness and delayed urination.Case presentation: A 60-year-old woman was admitted with worsening dizziness and chronic voiding difficulty. She also developed dysarthria and an abnormal gait. Laboratory tests revealed no remarkable abnormalities upon admission. Brain MRI demonstrated cerebellar atrophy with a hot-cross bun sign, and PET-CT showed decreased dopamine transporter uptake in the left putamen. Vestibular tests indicated central vestibular dysfunction. She was diagnosed with MSA-C and underwent acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal medication. After treatment, dizziness improved, exercise duration increased, orthostatic hypotension stabilized, and both time to first urination and post-void residual volume decreased.Conclusion: Korean medicine treatment improved orthostatic dizziness and urinary dysfunction in a patient with MSA-C.

Objectives The purpose of this case report was to show the effects of Korean medicine treatment (KMT) with Gami- banhabakchulchunma-tang (GBBCT) on dizziness. Methods This case report describes four patients with dizziness. The patients were treated with KMT, including GBBCT and acupuncture, while continuing to take the same medications they were already taking to treat underlying diseases. A numerical rating scale (NRS) was used to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for dizziness. Results After the treatment, the NRS score for dizziness decreased in all cases. Conclusions These four cases showed that KMT with GBBCT may be effective for the treatment of dizziness. GBBCT can be used to treat dizziness, regardless of diagnosis. Keywords: dizziness, herbal medicine, Korean medicine, Gami-banhabakchulchunma-tang (åŠ å‘³åŠå¤ç™½æœ®å¤©éº»æ¹¯), case report

홍반과 소양감을 주증으로 하는 모르타르로 인한 직업성 알레르기성 접촉성 피부염 환자 1례에서 한약치료, 침 치료, 약침치료 및 외치요법 등의 한방치료만으로 양호한 치료효과를 확인하여 이를 보고하는 바이다. Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Korean medicine treatment on occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by mortar. Methods : The patient treated by herbal medicine, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture and external therapy. The progress is evaluated by Numerical Rating Scale(NRS) and Dermatology Life Quality Index(DLQI). Results : NRS and DLQI score were significantly decreased as a result of Korean medicine treatment. Conclusions : Korean medicine treatment should be effective for the occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by mortar. More studies are needed to confirm stability of these treatment.