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KMID : 0363320200410050800
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2020 Volume.41 No. 5 p.800 ~ p.805
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Case Study of a Cerebellar Infarction Patient Diagnosed as Dam Hun with Korean Medicine treatment - Cheonghunhwadam-tang -
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Bae Ji-Yong
Kang Jeong-Hyu
Kong Kyung-Hwan
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Abstract
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Objectives: The aim of this study was to report the effect of Korean medicine treatment on a cerebellar infarction patient suffering from vertigo, ataxia, and nausea.
Methods: We treated the patient with herbal medicine (Cheonghunhwadam-tang), acupuncture, and physical therapy. Clinical symptoms were assessed with a numeral rating scale (NRS), the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), and Study Short Form-36 (SF-36).
Results: After 24 days of treatment, the vertigo, ataxia, and nausea symptoms were all improved, and the NRS, DHI, and SF-36 scores showed improvement.
Conclusion: This case shows that Korean medicine treatments were effective in alleviating the symptoms of cerebellar infarction.
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KEYWORD
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cerebellar infarction, nausea, vertigo, Dam Hun, Cheonghunhwadam-tang
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