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KMID : 0363320210420051001
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2021 Volume.42 No. 5 p.1001 ~ p.1008
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A Case Report of Hyperhidrosis with Sympathicotonia Detected by Iris Diagnosis
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Wang Kyeong-Seok
Chae In-Cheol
Park Mi-So
Son Su-A
Park Seong-Il
Yoo Ho-Ryong
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Abstract
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Objective: The aim of this case study was to describe a case of iris diagnosis of primary hyperhidrosis and the use of Korean medicine.
Methods: A patient with symptoms of hyperhidrosis was diagnosed as having Taeeumin after assessment using the four basic Korean diagnostic methods. Iris diagnosis was used for further examination. The images obtained showed a remarkably defined collarette and increased nerve rings, which suggested an overactive sympathetic nerve system. Under the diagnosis of Taeeum, a Korean herbal medicine was prescribed with additional herbs to help alleviate the hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system.
Results: The patient had been receiving treatment for hyperhidrosis for >30 years, with various medical attempts to relieve her symptoms, which were ineffective. She showed signs of improvement from day 4 into the treatment, and 80% of her symptoms were improved after completing a 6-week treatment course.
Conclusion: The herbal medicine prescribed to the patient proved effective for reducing her chronic symptoms that had been unresponsive to previous medical treatments.
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KEYWORD
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primary hyperhidrosis, Korean medicine, iridology, hyperactive sympathetic nervous system, Sasang constitution
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