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KMID : 0363320170380020270
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2017 Volume.38 No. 2 p.270 ~ p.275
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A Case Study of a Patient with a Cerebellar Infarction, Dizziness, and Ataxia Who Was Treated with Traditional Korean Medicine
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Cho Yoon-Young
Shin Ji-Hye
Baek Tae-Hyun
Park Hae-Mo
Sun Seung-Ho
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Abstract
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Objective: We describe the case of a patient with a cerebellar infarction, with dizziness and ataxia who was treated with traditional Korean medicine.
Methods: The patient was treated with the herbal medicine Jaeumgeonbi-tang. Acupuncture and moxibustion therapy were also administered on a daily basis. Dizziness was evaluated using the Numeric Rating Scale, and spontaneous movement was observed daily.
Results: After the administration of Jaeumgeonbi-tang, the patient’s dizziness and ataxia improved.
Conclusion: This case shows that traditional Korean medicine appears to be effective in improving side effects of a cerebellar infarction.
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KEYWORD
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case report, herbal medicine, cerebellar infarction, dizziness, ataxia, Jaeumgeonbi-tang
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