Effects Of Korean Medicine Treatment Research Articles

A Case Report of Korean Medicine Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patient with Dyspepsia and Anorexia after Surgery for Colon Cancer and Chemotherapy

Objectives: The purpose of this case study was to report the therapeutic effect of Korean medicine treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient with dyspepsia and anorexia after surgery for colon cancer and chemotherapy.Methods: A patient with COPD was hospitalized to treat dyspnea, dyspepsia, and anorexia that occurred after surgery for colon cancer and chemotherapy during 22 days. The patient was treated with herbal medicine (Yangjin-tang), acupuncture, pharmaco-puncture, herbal steam therapy, moxibustion, and pulmonary rehabilitation. The effectiveness of the treatment was assessed with modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) scale, Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for dyspnea and dyspepsia, walking distance, weight, peak expiratory flow (PEF), radiography, pulmonary function test, and laboratory test.Results: The Korean medicine treatment improved mMRC from Grade 4 to Grade 3, NRS of both dyspnea and dyspepsia, walking distance, and maxillary sinusitis on paranasal sinus X-ray. However, there were no changes in weight, PEF, and chest X-ray.Conclusion: The Korean medicine treatment was effective in improving the symptoms of the COPD patient, including dyspnea, dyspepsia, and anorexia. This study suggests that Korean medicine treatment can have therapeutic effect on comorbidities such as dyspepsia and anorexia.

A Case Report of Korean Medicine Treatment for a Patient with Left Facial Palsy Diagnosed with Wegener’s Granulomatosis

Background: The study reports the effect of Korean medicine treatment on a patient with left facial palsy caused by Wegener’s granulomatosis.Case information: The patient was receiving steroid treatment for facial palsy and was hospitalized for 21 days. He received acupuncture, electroacupuncture, bee venom pharmacopuncture, and moxibustion treatment along with Ssanghwa-tang and Cheongansohabwon herbal medicine treatment. During hospitalization, the Sunnybrook facial grading scale, House-Brackmann scale and length of time for the eye to completely close were evaluated at 11/16, 11/21, 11/27, 12/1, and 12/6. Post treatment, the degree of the movement in the left eyelid was improved, it took less time for the eye to close completely, the movement of the forehead wrinkle muscles improved, but that of the facial muscles under the eyes and left orbicularis oculi muscle showed little improvement.Conclusion: Korean medicine treatment for facial palsy caused by Wegener’s Granulomatosis helps restore mobility of the forehead and orbicularis oculi muscles.

A Case Report of Alcohol-Associated Cirrhosis Treated with Cheongganhaeju-tang

Objectives: This study identified the effects of Korean medicine treatment on a patient with alcohol-associated cirrhosis.Methods: A 50-year-old male with alcohol-associated cirrhosis was treated with Cheongganhaeju-tang from 10 November 2023 to 18 January 2024 to reduce fatigue, dyspepsia, anorexia, and weight loss and to improve laboratory findings, such as liver enzymes. We observed changes in the patient’s symptoms and laboratory findings during a treatment period of approximately 2 months.Results: With Cheongganhaeju-tang treatment, serum levels of liver enzymes remained stable, clinical symptoms improved, and alcohol cravings decreased.Conclusion: This case points to Cheongganhaeju-tang as a therapeutic option to manage alcohol-associated cirrhosis.

A Case Report of a Medial Medullary Infarction Patient with Menopausal Hot Flashes

This case study reports on the effectiveness of Korean medicine treatment for menopausal hot flashes in stroke patients. During hospitalization, a female patient with medial medullary infarction was diagnosed with menopausal hot flashes and received treatment with traditional Korean medicine and acupuncture. The assessment was performed by monitoring daily habits to relieve hot flashes. The hot flash index, menopause rating scale (MRS), menopause-specific quality of life (MENQoL) questionnaire, and Kupperman index (KI) were also used. After 28 days of treatment, the hot flash index improved from 27 to 2, MRS improved from 11 to 2, MENQoL improved from 40 to 21, and KI improved from 22 to 6. Thus, this case suggests that Korean medicine treatment may be effective for menopausal hot flashes in stroke patients.

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment on Patients with Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Retrospective Chart Review.

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.

회전근개 석회화 건염의 한의 치료에 대한 국내외 임상 동향 분석

Objectives : This study aimed to investigate trends in domestic and international clinical approaches to the Korean medicine treatment of rotator cuff calcific tendinitis and to suggest future research directions.&#x0D; Methods : We utilized nine electronic databases to identify domestic and interna- tional studies on Korean medicine treatment for rotator cuff calcific tendinitis. By ana- lyzing the title, abstract, and main text, studies concerning Korean medicine treat- ment of rotator cuff tendinitis were included.&#x0D; Results : Among the searched for studies, fourteen studies met our criteria. Eight of these were case reports and six were randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Across the studies, five treatment methods were employed, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, physical therapy, cupping therapy, and moxibustion. Acupuncture, used in all fourteen studies, was the most frequently utilized intervention. Thirteen evaluation tools were used to measure the effectiveness of Korean medicine treatment, and all studies reported positive outcomes.&#x0D; Conclusions : We identified current trends in clinical approaches of Korean medicine treatment for rotator cuff calcific tendinitis and assessed the effectiveness of such treatment. However, further studies are warranted to establish a basis for Korean medicine treatment for rotator cuff calcific tendinitis.

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment Including Help Motion Style Acupuncture Treatment for a Baastrup's Disease Patient In Korean Medicine Hospital: A Case Report

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment Including Help Motion Style Acupuncture Treatment for a Baastrup's Disease Patient In Korean Medicine Hospital: A Case Report

Effects of Korean Medicine Treatment Including Motion-Style-Acupuncture-Treatment for a Gait Disorder Patient with Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-Associated Disorder: A Case Report

Effects of Korean Medicine Treatment Including Motion-Style-Acupuncture-Treatment for a Gait Disorder Patient with Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-Associated Disorder: A Case Report

A Case Report of Korean Medicine Treatment for a Patient with Left Facial Paraesthesia, Temporomandibular Joint Pain, and Post-traumatic Neck Pain induced by Cerebral Infarction

Objectives: The aim of this case report is to present the effects of Korean medicine treatment in a patient with left facial paraesthesia, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, and post-traumatic neck pain induced by cerebral infarction.Methods: A 26-year-old male patient was treated with Cheongpa-Jeon H, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture (Shinbaro2), and Chuna Therapy for 24 days of hospitalization. Left facial paraesthesia, TMJ pain, and post-traumatic neck pain were assessed with a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and EuroQoL-5 Dimension (EQ-5D). Post-traumatic neck pain was assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI).Results: After 24 days of treatment, the patient’s left facial paraesthesia and left arm tingling sensation were relieved from NRS 6 to NRS 2. Left TMJ pain was reduced from NRS 5 to NRS 2. The EQ-5D score increased from 0.138 to 0.73. The NDI score decreased from 71.11 to 37.78.Conclusion: These results show that left facial paraesthesia, TMJ pain, and post-traumatic neck pain can be relieved with Korean medicine treatment. However, further well-designed studies are required to confirm these findings.

A Case Report of a Postoperative State Patient with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury due to Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Treated by Korean Medicine

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the effectiveness of Korean medicine treatment on postoperative state patients with cervical spinal cord injury due to ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament.Methods: A 55-year-old Korean male patient diagnosed with cervical spinal cord injury due to ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament was treated in an inpatient setting with Korean medicine treatment consisting of herbal medicine, acupuncture, and others from May 22 to August 21. The outcome was evaluated with the American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS), Spinal Cord Independence Measure-Ⅲ (SCIM-Ⅲ), modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association scale (mJOA), Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) before and after, or during the treatment period.Results: After 92 days of treatment, the patient’s scores on all scales improved.Conclusion: The results suggest that Korean medicine treatment may be effective for postoperative patients with cervical spinal cord injury due to ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament. Further studies should be conducted on a larger number of patients.

A Case of Postherpetic Neuralgia Treated with Korean Medicine, including Soeumin &lt;italic&gt;Bojungikgitang-gagambang&lt;/italic&gt;

Objectives: This study reports on the effect of Korean medicine treatment, including Soeumin &lt;i&gt;Bojungikgitang-gagambang&lt;/i&gt;, on a patient with postherpetic neuralgia.Methods: The patient received Korean herbal medicine, pharmacopuncture treatment, and acupuncture treatment for 22 days. We assessed changes in symptoms due to the treatment using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), the McGill Pain Questionnaire-Short Form (SF-MPQ), and the European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) scale. We also measured the Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (LANSS) to distinguish neuropathic pain.Results: After treatment, the patient showed decreased NRS, SF-MPQ, and EQ-5D scores.Conclusion: The results indicate that Korean medicine treatment, including Soeumin &lt;i&gt;Bojungikgitang-gagambang&lt;/i&gt;, is an effective management of symptoms in patients with postherpetic neuralgia.

A Case Report of Korean Medicine Treatment on Clinical Symptoms in a Patient with Post-stroke Deep Vein Thrombosis

This case report shows the effect of Korean medicine treatment in a patient with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after cerebral infarction who is suspected of having post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) due to the loss of thrombus after receiving new oral anticoagulant (NOAC) treatment. The patient was treated with Korean medicine (&lt;i&gt;Boyanghwano-tang&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;i&gt;Hyulbuchuko-tang&lt;/i&gt;) three times a day. Acupuncture, moxibustion, infrared, and extra-physical therapy were given to the patient for 24 days. Clinical assessment - grading of edema and circumference of the left lower extremity were observed twice a week until the end of the treatment. NOAC treatment was continued for 24 days. After treatment, the patient’s edema grade and circumference of the extremity improved. On the 24th day, the patient’s chief complaints improved, and she requested termination of treatment. The results suggest that Korean medicine treatments, including &lt;i&gt;Boyanghwano-tang&lt;/i&gt;, &lt;i&gt;Hyulbuchuko-tang&lt;/i&gt;, and acupuncture therapy, can be effective in improving the clinical symptoms of DVT and PTS.

A Case Report of Intercranial Hemorrhage with Hemiplegia Improved by &lt;i&gt;Jayumkeonbi-tang&lt;/i&gt; with Deer Antler and Other Korean Medicine Treatments

Objective: This study reports on the effectiveness of Korean medicine treatment in a patient with intracerebral hemorrhages with symptoms of hemiplegia, personality change, and aphasia.Case presentation: The patient was treated using Korean medicine, including &lt;i&gt;Jayumkeonbi-tang&lt;/i&gt; with deer antler as herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, and a limb activation exercise. To evaluate the effect on clinical symptoms, a manual muscle test, the Modified Functional Ambulation Classification, and the Korean version of the Modified Barthel Index were used. After 84 days of treatment, the MMT grade of the right upper and lower limbs improved from Gr. 2+/2- to Gr. 4/3~4 on average, and personality change and aphasia were gone.Conclusion: A complex treatment that includes &lt;i&gt;Jaeumkunbi-tang&lt;/i&gt;, acupuncture, moxibustion, and limb activation exercises can be effective following an intracerebral hemorrhage resulting in hemiplegia and personality change. However, more research is needed.

The Effectiveness of Korean Medicine Treatment Including Facial Chuna Manual Therapy for the Sequelae of Bell’s Palsy: Four Case Series

The Effectiveness of Korean Medicine Treatment Including Facial Chuna Manual Therapy for the Sequelae of Bell’s Palsy: Four Case Series

Effects of Korean Medicine Treatment at Public Health Center for Post-acute COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Case-series of 11 patients

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.

Case Report: The Complex Korean Medicine Treatment of Abdominal and Lower Back Pain after Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Objectives: This study reports the effect of Korean medicine treatment on a patient with abdominal and lower back pain after a laparoscopic hysterectomy.Methods: The patient received Korean herbal medicine, pharmacopuncture treatment, and acupuncture treatment for six days. We measured the numeric rating scale (NRS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Range of Motion (ROM), and Life-5 Dimensions scale (EQ-5D) to assess symptom changes.Results: After treatment, the patient showed decreased numeric rating scale (NRS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), as well as augmented Range of Motion (ROM) and European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions scale (EQ-5D).Conclusion: The results indicate that Korean medicine treatment is effective management for patients with abdominal and lower back pain after a laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Case of an Iron Overload Patient Who Discontinued Iron Chelation Therapy and Was Treated with &lt;italic&gt;Saenggangunbi-tang&lt;/italic&gt;

Objectives: This study identified the effect of Korean medicine treatment on a patient with iron overload who discontinued iron chelation therapy.Methods: A 64-year-old woman with iron overload was treated with &lt;i&gt;Saenggangunbi-tang&lt;/i&gt; from November 14, 2022, to March 15, 2023, to reduce fatigue and improve laboratory findings. We observed changes in the symptoms and improvement of laboratory findings during the four-month treatment.Results: The approximately four-month treatment with &lt;i&gt;Saenggangunbi-tang&lt;/i&gt; showed considerable improvement in laboratory findings and fatigue. In addition, no adverse effects, such as liver injury, were observed during Korean medicine treatment.Conclusion: This study suggests the availability of &lt;i&gt;Saenggangunbi-tang&lt;/i&gt; as a therapeutic option for managing patients with iron overload.

Case Report of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease Treated with &lt;italic&gt;Saenggangunbi-tang&lt;/italic&gt;

Objective: This study identified the effects of Korean medicine treatment on a patient with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD).Methods: A 43-year-old man with MAFLD was treated with &lt;i&gt;Saenggangunbi-tang&lt;/i&gt; with regular exercise from August 13, 2022, to December 24, 2022, to reduce fatigue and dyspepsia and to improve laboratory findings, such as liver enzymes and lipid profiles. We observed changes in symptoms and laboratory findings during the approximately four-month treatment.Results: Treatment with &lt;i&gt;Saenggangunbi-tang&lt;/i&gt; resulted in decreased serum levels of liver enzymes, triglycerides, hepatic steatosis index scores, and clinical symptoms. During the treatment, the patient performed regular exercise; however, there was no significant change in body weight until the end of the study.Conclusion: This study suggests the availability of &lt;i&gt;Saenggangunbi-tang&lt;/i&gt; as a therapeutic option for managing MAFLD patients.

The Effectiveness of Korean Medicine Treatment Including Facial Chuna Manual Therapy for the Sequelae of Bell’s Palsy: Four Case Series

The Effectiveness of Korean Medicine Treatment Including Facial Chuna Manual Therapy for the Sequelae of Bell’s Palsy: Four Case Series

Effectiveness of Korean Medicine Treatment for Knee Joint Pain with Plica Syndrome after Traffic Accident: Case Report

Hyunwoo Moon, K.M.D., Seunghyeok Ku, K.M.D., Sunghyun Kim, K.M.D., Seungyoon Hwangbo, K.M.D., Hyunjin Choi, K.M.D., Sangjoon An, K.M.D., Jonghyun Lee, K.M.D., Hyunsuk Park, K.M.D.. J Korean Med Rehabi 2023;33:87-96. https://doi.org/10.18325/jkmr.2023.33.1.87