Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry (동의신경정신과학회지)

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A Case of Korean Medicine Treatment for Pregnant Woman with Panic Disorder - From Early Pregnancy to Delivery

  • Seo, Sang-Il (Department of Neuropsychiatry, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Song, Sue-Jin (Department of Neuropsychiatry, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Koo, Byung-Su (Department of Neuropsychiatry, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Kim, Geun-Woo (Department of Neuropsychiatry, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University)
  • Received : 2017.11.17
  • Accepted : 2017.12.06
  • Published : 2017.12.30
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Korean medicine treatment for pregnant women with panic disorder. Methods: We treated pregnant women with panic disorder with Acupuncture, Herb extract granules, and Korean medicine psychotherapy. PDSS, BAI, and BDI were evaluated every two months. Results: PDSS was reduced from 24 points to 8 points. BAI was reduced from 35 points to 10 points. BDI was reduced from 22 points to 8 points. Mental and body symptoms were also reduced. Both mother and the baby were healthy after delivery. No specificities or adverse effects were reported during the entire treatment. Conclusions: Korean medicine treatment may be effective and safe to control symptoms of pregnant woman with panic disorder.

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