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KMID : 0363320180390050895
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2018 Volume.39 No. 5 p.895 ~ p.903
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A Case Report of a Patient Diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (Type 1) Improved by Integrative Korean Medical Treatment
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Kim Soo-Yeon
Kim Seok-Woo
Ha Do-Hyung
Kim Soo-Yeon
Kim Eun-Jung
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study reports on the efficacy of using integrative Korean medical treatments for Type 1 complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Methods: A 48-year-old female patient with Type 1 R/O CRPS was treated with herbal medicines, acupuncture, and pharmacopuncture for 38 days. The chief complaints were severe burning pain, general weakness, sleep disorder, and aggressive and depressed mood. The treatment effect was evaluated by measuring the numerical rating scale (NRS) of pain, improvement of the quality of sleep, and change in mood status.
Results: After the hospital treatment, the patient’s pain was controlled and the NRS score was decreased. Sleep and mood disorder also improved.
Conclusions; The integrative Korean medical treatments appeared to be effective in reducing Type 1 CRPS symptoms. Further clinical research of patients with CRPS is needed.
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KEYWORD
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CRPS, complex regional pain syndrome, Korean herbal medicine, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture
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