The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)

The Association of Korean Oriental Pediatrics (대한한방소아과학회)
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A Case Report of Epileptic Children Diagnosed as Simple Partial Seizures, Infantile Spasms and Absence Seizures

단순부분발작, 영아연축 및 결신발작으로 진단받은 소아간질(小兒癎疾) 3례에 대한 증례보고(證例報告)

  • Kang, Kyoung Ha (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Park, Eun Jung (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University)
  • 강경하 (원광대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실) ;
  • 박은정 (원광대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실)
  • Received : 2014.01.24
  • Accepted : 2014.02.13
  • Published : 2014.02.28
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Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study is to report three cases of epileptic children who were treated by oriental medicine. Methods Three epileptic children were treated by Gwakhyangjeonggi-san and Kuibiondam-tang. Two children had took combination therapy; anti-epilepsy drugs and oriental medicines and the other one took only oriental medicines. We measured frequency and intensity of seizure, and observed general conditions. Results The oriental medicine treatment is not only reducing seizures, but also improving general condition like digestion, constipation and reducing frequency of common cold and symptom of rhinitis. Conclusions Epilepsy in childhood is induced by various factor like Fung (風), Dam (痰), Sik (食), Kyung (驚). We administrated oriental medicine and prevented seizures.

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