• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2014

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of A-Shi point acupuncture on the post-stroke hand edema. Methods : The subjects in this study were 8 patiens with post-stroke hand edema. The patients were treated with acupuncture on A-Shi point in hand. We treated them once a day, 7 days. The effectiveness was assessed by hand volumeter and mesuring tape. And Wilcoxon signed rank test was performed to evaluate the effect. Results : A significant change was observed after 7 times acupuncture treatment. Both volume and circumference of hand were decreased after treatment. Conclusions : This study suggests that A-Shi point acupuncture is effective for reducing post-stroke hand edema, although further study would be necessary.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.1-17
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• 2008

Objectives : This study was designed to evaluate the effect of moving cupping therapy on the edema of paretic hand in stroke patients. Methods : The subjects were stroke patients with flaccid hemiplegia. Each subject's routine therapy program was maintained throughout single subject ABAB design. During the first week, baseline data were gathered. During the second and fourth week, intervention was provided(total 20minutes of moving cupping therapy, from contralateral to ipsilateral, distal to proximal). During third and fifth week, data were gathered with treatment withdrawn. Edema was measured with hand volumeter and measuring tape. Basically Bayesian analysis was performed using WinBUGS(ver. 1.4), for addition, visual graph and mean score were also presented for comparison between treatment(moving cupping therapy) and non-treatment. Results : The visual graph and mean score showed decrease in edema during the treatment weeks. Overall decrease in edema by moving cupping therapy was verified significantly by using Bayesian ana-lysis(95% credibility intervals). Conclusions : This study suggests that moving cupping therapy could be applicable for reducing post-stroke hand edema. Further research would be needed to establish guidelines for use.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.276-282
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• 2007

Object : In this study, the effect of herb medication and acupuncture against angioneurotic edema was investigated. Method & Result : The symptoms of angioneurotic edema such as edema, redness, tenderness, itching were determined by using an arbirary definition and angioneurotic edema lesion was checked by taking pictures. These patients were treated by herb-medication and acupuncture. In the result, their symptoms were disappeared rapidly. Conclusion : This study suggests that herb-medication and acupuncture were effective treatment of angioneurotic edema. So further research is needed continuously.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.253-270
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• 2005

수종(水腫)의 분류(分類), 병인(丙因), 병기(病機), 치법(治法), 변증시치(辨證施治)에 따른 치료혈(治療穴)의 관계(關係)에 대해 황제내경이후(黃帝內經以後) 34종의(種) 문헌(文獻)을 고찰한 결과(結果) 다음과 같은 결론(結論)를 얻었다. 1. 수종(水腫)은 육음외야(六淫外耶), 노권내상(勞倦內傷), 혹(或) 음식실조(飮食失調) 등으로 폐(肺) 비(脾) 비신(脾腎)과 방광(膀胱) 삼초(三焦)의 기능이 장애(障碍)되어 진액수포(津液輸布)를 실상(失常)함으로써 수액(水液)이 저유(貯留)하여 기부(肌膚)로 범일(泛溢)한 것으로 얼굴 팔다리 가슴 배, 심하면 온 몸에 머물러 붓는 병증(病症)이다. 2. 수종(水腫)의 분류(分類)는 병인(病因)과 맥증(脈證)에 따라서 오장수(五臟水) (간수(肝水) 심수(心水) 비수(脾水) 폐유(肺兪) 신수(腎水)), 오종수(五種水) 풍수(風水) 피수(皮水) 정수(正水) 석수(石水) 황한(黃汗)), 십수(十水)(청수(淸水) 적수(赤水) 황수(黃水) 백수(白水) 흑수(黑水) 원수(元水) 풍수(風水) 석수(石水) 이수(里水) 기수(氣水))로 구분(區分)되며, 이밖에 십이수(十二水)와 이십사수후(二十四水候), 양수(陽水)와 음수(陰水)로 대별(大別)되기도 한다. 3. 수종(水腫)의 병인(病因)은 풍사외습(風邪外襲) 폐기부선(肺氣不宣), 수습내침(水濕內侵) 비부건운(脾不健運), 노권태과(勞倦太過) 기포(飢飽) 생육부절(生育不節) 등(等)에서 벗어나지 않으며, 양수(陽水)의 병인(病因)으로 풍수범람(風水泛濫) 습열옹성(濕熱壅盛), 음수(陰水)의 병인(病因)으로 전양쇠허 신기쇠미(腎氣衰微) 등이 있다. 4. 수종(水腫)의 병기(病機)는 폐(肺) 비(脾) 신(腎) 삼경장기(三經臟氣)의 기능실조(機能失調)에 지나지 않으며, 그 병의(病) 근본(根本)은 모두 신에(腎) 있다. 5. 수종(水腫)의 침구치료(針灸治療)에 있어서, 침구치료(鍼灸治療)를 병용(竝用) 하거나 혹은 구법(灸法)만 사용하기도 한다. 문헌상(文獻上) 침자혈위(針刺穴位)는 '수구(水溝)' 혈이(穴) 최요혈(最要穴)이며 '수분(水分) 수구(水構)' 혈이(穴) 구법(灸法)의 최요혈(最要穴)로 기재(記載)되어 있다. 6. 수종(水腫)의 병인병기(病因病耭)에 따른 침구치료(針灸治療)에 있어서 주로 풍(風) 습(濕) 열에(熱) 해당하는 양수(陽水)나 실증(實證)엔 산풍(散風) 청열리습(淸熱利濕) 선폐리전하기 위해 '수구(水構) 족삼리(足三里) 비유(脾兪) 제릉천(除陵泉)(사)(瀉)' 등의 혈을(穴) 침랄사법(針剌瀉法) 하거나 혹구(或灸)하며, 비양허(脾陽虛) 신기허(腎氣虛)에 해당하는 음수(陰水)나 허증(虛證)엔 온운비양(溫運脾陽) 온신조양(溫腎助陽) 화기행수(化氣行水) 하기 위해 '수분(水分) 족삼리(足三里) 기해(氣海)(구)(灸) 비유(脾兪) 신유(腎兪) 삼초유(三焦兪) 태계(太溪)' 혈을(穴) 보(補) 평보평사(平補平瀉) (침자(針刺))하거나 구법(灸法)을 활용한다.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.141-149
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• 2014

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the effects of herbal medicine and acupuncture on ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). Methods: A patient who had OHSS with edema and pain of left leg as chief complaints was treated by herbal medicne and acupuncture for 11days. We evaluated the results of treatment by change of symptoms, circumference of left leg, Visual Analogue Scale about left leg pain and walking time. Results: After treatment, symptoms of OHSS were almost improved. Circumference and pain of left leg were reduced and walking time was incresed after treatment. Conclusions: This study suggests that Korean medicine mainly herbal medicine and acupuncture is effective on OHSS.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.319-338
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• 2022

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to investigate the research trend of Korean traditional medicine for edema under Korean healthcare facilities. Methods : We collected data from search engines for research including domestic online database using the keywords edema, Hydrocele, emphysema and Pneumocranium Results : Total of 41 articles were about Lower body edema, General edema, edema of the eyelid, Lymphedema, Hydrocele, Bone marrow edema, hand edema, Brain edema, emphysema, Pneumocranium The treatment methods used were acupuncture and pharmacopuncture treatment, moxibustion treatment, herbal medicine treatment, cupping treatment, massage treatment, radio frequency treatment, and Chuna treatment. Twenty-nine studies used only oriental medicine treatment, and 12 studies combined oriental medicine and western medicine. the most commonly used measurement was Measurement of the perimeter of the area. Conclusions : This study shows the research trend of edema. Through the collected data, the treatment methods and for specific information of treatments were organized. This study can be used in clinical environments and will contribute for further study in edema.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.104-110
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• 2011

Objectives : We report a case of Erythema Nodosum on lower extremities which was by acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment. Methods : We treated a female patient who has erythema nodosom, edema at lower extremities and arthralgia with acupuncture and Moktongdaean-tang.. To evaluate the results of this treatment, we observed shape and number of Erythema Nodosum. We measured circumference of left ankle. We used visual analogue scale(VAS) of arthralgia. Results : Erythema Nodosum on lower extremities, Edema of both ankle were subsided. Arthralgia was gradually disappered. Conclusions : Acupuncture and Moktongdaean-tang have improved the signs and symptoms of Erythema Nodosum case. It is concluded that acupuncture, herbal medicine treatment is considerably effective on Erythema Nodosum.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.107-119
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• 2021

Objectives: This study was aimed to report changes in clinical symptoms and signs after treatment with Korean medicine in patients who suffered from calf edema due to deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Methods: A 46-year-old male patient, who discharged home after receiving standardized treatment for acute DVT in the right leg, suffered pain and heat sense due to edema of the affected calf. Oral administration of herbal medicine (Gyejibongnyeong-hwan 4 g, twice daily) and acupuncture therapy were given to him for 6 weeks. The change in chief complaints, Villalta score, the right and left side difference of the circumference and the skin surface temperature of both calves, and blood level of D-dimer were observed before and after treatment. Results: The patient's chief complaints began to significantly improve from 2 weeks after treatment, and disappeared completely within 4 weeks. At the end of the treatment, a substantial decrease in the difference between the right and left calves in the circumference and skin surface temperature was observed. This effect was maintained even at the time of follow-up 3 months after the end of treatment, and the patient completely recovered indoor and outdoor life to the level before onset. Conclusions: This case suggests that Korean medicine treatment, including Gyejibongnyeong-hwan administration and acupuncture therapy, can be a viable option to improve edema and related clinical problems in the affected limbs due to DVT.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.65-74
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• 2022

Objective In this study, we report significant improvement of edema patient who was diagnosed with Soyang person chest bind syndrome/pattern based on Sasang Constitutional Medicine. Methods The patient was identified as Soyang person chest bind syndrome/pattern and treated with Hyeongbangjihwang-tang-ga-moktong and Euphorbiae Kansui. Radix(Gam-sui). To evaluate the results of this treatment, the patient assessed edema by using the Numeral Rating Scale(NRS). Result and Conclusion After treatment with Hyeongbangjihwang-tang-ga-moktong and Euphorbiae Kansui. Radix(Gam-sui), patient's symptms were improved. This study shows that Sasang Constituitional medicine can be effective treatment for edema.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.81-91
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• 2019

Objectives : Symptoms caused by traffic accidents can be divided into localized pain and systemic symptoms. Edema and pain can be increased due to obesity. During hospitalization of obese patients after traffic accident injury, obesity and systemic symptoms such as edema, dizziness, abdominal fullness and heavy body feeling might increase more by decreased physical activity due to pain. Methods : This report details on two cases of obese female inpatients with systemic symptoms after a car accident who were treated with wild ginseng complex (WGC) pharmacopuncture combined with Korean Medicine (KM) automobile insurance treatment. The Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Neck Disablility Index (NDI) and the Oswestry Disablility Index (ODI) were evaluated before and after treatment for comparison. Body composition was also measured. Results : Localized pain improved with a decrease in patients' NRS, NDI and ODI scores. Systemic symptoms increased during hospitalization were also improved with changes of body composition. Conclusions : Combining WGC pharmacopuncture with KM automobile insurance treatment may be synergistically effective for the treatment of obese patients with systemic symptoms such as edema, heavy body feeling and abdominal fullness.