The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회)
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A Case Report of a Patient with Herpes Zoster during Pregnancy Improved by Traditional Korean Medicine Treatment

한의 복합 치료를 통해 호전된 임신 중 대상포진 환자에 대한 치험 1례

  • An, Hye-Won (Dept. of Korean Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Cho, Si-Yoon (Dept. of Korean Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Yoon, Hee-Jae (Dept. of Korean Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Lee, Ji-Yeon (Dept. of Korean Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University)
  • 안혜원 (대전대학교 한의과대학 부인과교실) ;
  • 조시윤 (대전대학교 한의과대학 부인과교실) ;
  • 윤희재 (대전대학교 한의과대학 부인과교실) ;
  • 이지연 (대전대학교 한의과대학 부인과교실)
  • Received : 2022.06.24
  • Accepted : 2022.08.26
  • Published : 2022.08.26
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Korean medicine treatment in a patient with Herpes Zoster (HZ) during pregnancy. Methods: During 12 days of hospitalization, a patient was treated by Korean medicine treatment such as herbal medicine including Gami-danggui-san, acupuncture, cupping and fumigation. To evaluate the effect of treatment, we took pictures of skin lesion and symptoms were measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) and 36 item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Results: After Korean medicine treatment, most of vesicles disappeared. NRS of chief complaints such as neuralgic pain and itchness changed 7-8 to 0 and therefore, quality of life of the patient was elevated sharply. Conclusions: This case shows that Korean medicine treatment is beneficial and safe for the patients who suffered from Herpes Zoster during pregnancy.

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