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KMID : 0363320170380050769
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2017 Volume.38 No. 5 p.769 ~ p.777
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A Case Study of Oriental Medicine Treatment on Peripheral Facial Palsy
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Jung You-Jin
Choi A-Ryun
Han Dong-Geun
Kang Ah-Hyun
Seo Hye-Jin
Sung Jae-Yeon
Song Woo-Sub
Lee Hyung-Chul
Eom Gook-Hyun
Kim Soo-Yeon
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Abstract
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Objective: Facial nerve palsy is caused by damage to the 7th cranial nerve. It is the main symptom of facial muscle paralysis on the affected side. Usually, recovery from this disease begins 2-3 weeks after onset and most patients recover in 4-8 weeks. If the patients cannot receive proper treatment, severe permanent impairments, both physical and mental, may remain, so this disease should be treated appropriately. In this study, a patient with facial nerve palsy was admitted to the Korean medicine hospital for treatment. We report on the patient’s progress and the effects of treatment.
Methods: We cured the patient with herbal medicines, acupuncture, herbal acupuncture therapy, and physical therapy. We used a numerical rating scale, the House Brackmann grading system, and a weighted regional grading system to assess symptom changes.
Result: The patient with facial nerve palsy was hospitalized for 23 days and recovered from symptoms without significant problems on the face or in motor function.
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KEYWORD
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facial nerve palsy, cranial nerve, facial muscle paralysis, House Brackmann grading system, weighted regional grading system
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