KMID : 0387420100210040207
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Korean Society of Oriental Neuropsychiatry 2010 Volume.21 No. 4 p.207 ~ p.218
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A Case of a Panic Disorder(with Agoraphobia) Patient Improved by Herbal Extracts - Gyejigayonggolmoryo-tang(Guizhijialonggumuli-tang) and Jakyakgamcho-tang(Shaoyaogancao-tang) -
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Suh Hyun-Uk
Hwang Eun-Young Chung Sun-Yong Kim Jong-Woo
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Abstract
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Objectives: This case report presents a 33-year-old male patient who complained chest pain and anxiety. diagnosed with panic disorder with agoraphobia improved by Herbal Extracts. SRP(Stress Reduction Program) and Acupuncture treatment.
Methods: In early treatment period. we evaluated his general psychological state through interview and self-questionnaires(STAI, SCL-90-R, STAXI, BDI) for treatment planing. And then we had prescribed herbal extracts for 20 weeks with applying SRP and acupuncture treatment. After 20 weeks we assessed his psychological symptoms with same evaluation tools.
Results: After 20 weeks. We found that patient¡¯s somatic and psychological symptoms(anxiety, depression, anger) were alleviated. Frequency and severity of panic attacks were reduced also.
Conclusions: Herbal extracts. especially Gyejigayonggolmoryo-tang(Ìýò«Ê¥éÌÍéÙÀÕî÷·) and Jakyakgamcho-tang(íËå·Êöõ®÷·), may be useful therapeutic tool for control of panic attack symptoms and anxiety.
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KEYWORD
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Panic disorder, Agoraphobia, Herbal Extract, Chest pain, Gyejigayonggolmoryo-tang
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