Abstract
Objectives : This case report presents a 33-year-old male patient who complained chest pain and anxiety. diagnosed with panic disorder with agoraphobia improved by Herbal Extracts. SRP(Stress Reduction Program) and Acupuncture treatment. Methods : In early treatment period. we evaluated his general psychological state through interview and self-questionnaires(STAI, SCL-90-R, STAXI, BDI) for treatment planing. And then we had prescribed herbal extracts for 20 weeks with applying SRP and acupuncture treatment. After 20 weeks we assessed his psychological symptoms with same evaluation tools. Results : After 20 weeks. We found that patient's somatic and psychological symptoms(anxiety, depression, anger) were alleviated. Frequency and severity of panic attacks were reduced also. Conclusions : Herbal extracts. especially Gyejigayonggolmoryo-tang(桂枝加龍骨牡蠣湯) and Jakyakgamcho-tang(芍藥甘草湯), may be useful therapeutic tool for control of panic attack symptoms and anxiety.
1. 본 증례보고에서는 세의 남성 광장공포증을 동반한 공황장애 환자에게 약 개월 동안 계지가용골모려탕(桂枝加龍骨牡蠣湯)Ex제를 주 치료 약물로 작약감초탕(芍藥甘草湯)Ex제를 보조 치료 약물로써 투여한 결과 환자의 주소증인 흉통 및 불안을 포함하여 관련 제반 증상들의 완화되는 효과를 관찰할 수 있었다. 2. Ex제는 탕제(湯劑)와 달리 휴대와 복용이 간편하므로 예기치 못한 공황발작 및 불안 발생 시 투여하기에 적합하다. 따라서 경도-중등도의 불안장애 혹은 공황장애 환자에게 계지가용골모려탕(桂枝加龍骨牡蠣湯)Ex제를 적용하여 그 효과를 검증하는 임상연구가 필요하다.