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A Case Report of Korean Medical Treatment of a Dyspepsia Patient with Lethargy and Dizziness

기력 저하 및 현기증을 동반한 소화불량 환자에 대한 한의학 치료 1례

  • Kwon, Tae-ha (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, Gwangju Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Min-joo (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, Gwangju Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine) ;
  • Go, Min-seok (Dept. of Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Gwangju Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine) ;
  • Bong, Sae-young (Dept. of Korean Rehabilitation Medicine, Gwangju Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Cha-young (Dept. of Korean Medicine Neuropsychiatry, Gwangju Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine)
  • 권태하 (광주자생한방병원 한방내과) ;
  • 김민주 (광주자생한방병원 한방내과) ;
  • 고민석 (광주자생한방병원 침구의학과) ;
  • 봉세영 (광주자생한방병원 한방재활의학과) ;
  • 이차영 (광주자생한방병원 한방신경정신과)
  • Received : 2022.09.16
  • Accepted : 2022.10.31
  • Published : 2022.10.30
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Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this case report was to present the effects of Korean medicine treatment on a patient with dyspepsia symptoms like those of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Methods: A 64-year-old male patient with dyspepsia was treated with Sosiho-tang decoction, Banhasasim-tang soft extract, Gamihyangsayukgunja-tang decoction, and Kracie Sihogayonggolmoryu-tang extract, along with acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and deep tissue meridian hot pack therapy for five days of hospitalization. Pain from the dyspepsia was assessed using the Numerical Rating Scale and the European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions Scale. Results: Within five days of treatment, dyspepsia was relieved from a Numerical Rating Scale score of 7 to a score of 3. The European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions Scale score increased from 0.455 to 0.816. Conclusion: These results show that dyspepsia can be relieved with Korean medicine treatment. However, further well-designed studies are required to confirm these findings.

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