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KMID : 0363320180390051075
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2018 Volume.39 No. 5 p.1075 ~ p.7083
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A Case of Traditional Korean Medical Treatment of a Patient with Facial Nerve Palsy Hospitalized at a Korean Medicine Hospital
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Sung Jae-Yeon
Kang Ah-Hyun
Han Dong-Geun
Seo Hye-Jin
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: Facial nerve palsy is caused by damage to the seventh cranial nerve. It is the main symptom of facial muscle paralysis on the affected side. If the patient cannot receive proper treatment, severe permanent impairments, both physical and mental, may result, so this disease must be treated appropriately. In this study, a patient with facial nerve palsy was admitted to a Korean medicine hospital for treatment. This case study reports on the patient’s progress and the effects of the treatment.
Methods: We treated the patient with herbal medicines, acupuncture, herbal acupuncture therapy, and physical therapy. The House-Brackmann Grading System and a weighted regional grading system were used to assess symptom changes.
Results: The patient with facial nerve palsy was hospitalized for 50 days and recovered from symptoms without significant problems in the face or to motor function.
Conclusion: This case report demonstrates the possibility of treating facial nerve palsy using Korean medicine.
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KEYWORD
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facial nerve palsy, facial muscle paralysis, House Brackmann grading system, weighted regional grading system, Korean medicine treatment, case report
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