The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)

The Association of Korean Oriental Pediatrics (대한한방소아과학회)
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A Case Report of Early Onset - Essential Tremor

소아 본태성 진전 치험 1례

  • Ryu, Su Hyang (Department of Pediatrics, College of Korean Medicine, Dongshin University) ;
  • Chae, Jung Won (Department of Pediatrics, College of Korean Medicine, Dongshin University)
  • 유수향 (동신대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실) ;
  • 채중원 (동신대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실)
  • Received : 2012.11.20
  • Accepted : 2013.02.15
  • Published : 2013.02.28
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Abstract

Objectives This clinical study was aimed to examine the effects of herbal medicine and acupuncture on early onset - essential tremor and report on the therapeutic progress. Methods Herbal medication (Kamiyangsintang) and acupuncture were used for treatment. Also, VAS scale were used to check the improvement. Results The hands tremor was relieved during 4 months of treatment. However, the symptom was aggravated after one and a half years. The patient has shown improvement after retreatment. Conclusions This study showed that child patient diagnosed with essential tremor who received Kamiyangsintang and acupuncture treatments was improved. However, it also can be aggravated depending on the patients and their body condition. More cases and long-term observation in relation to early onset of tremor are required.

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