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KMID : 0363320180390050994
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2018 Volume.39 No. 5 p.994 ~ p.1003
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A Case Report of a Sporadic Spinocerebellar Ataxia Patient with Herniated Intervertebral Lumbar Discs Treated with Traditional Korean Medicine
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Seo Hye-Jin
Kang Ah-Hyun
Han Dong-Geun
Sung Jae-Yeon
Oh Ju-Hyun
Lee Yu-Ra
Kang Man-Ho
Lee Hyung-Chul
Eom Gook-Hyun
Song Woo-Sub
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Abstract
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Objective: The aim of this study was to report a clinical case suggesting the potential effects of traditional Korean medicine for the treatment of sporadic spinocerebellar ataxia in a patient with herniated intervertebral lumbar discs.
Methods: The patient was treated with a series of Korean medicine treatments including the herbal medicine Zhenganxifeng-tang-gagam, acupuncture, pharmacoacupuncture, and electroacupuncture along with herniated intervertebral lumbar disc treatments.
Results: Improvements of Numeric rating scale (NRS) and European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) score were observed after the treatment.
Conclusion: Traditional Korean medicine has potential benefits for sporadic spinocerebellar ataxia patients with herniated intervertebral lumbar discs.
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KEYWORD
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spinocerebellar ataxia, ataxia, Korean medicine treatment, Zhenganxifeng-tang (鎭肝熄風湯), case report
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