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KMID : 0387420220330020215
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Korean Society of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
2022 Volume.33 No. 2 p.215 ~ p.225
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Korean Medicine Treatment for a Patient with Cluster Headache: A Case Report
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Kim Man-Gi
Cho Han-Byul
Kim Geun-Woo
Koo Byung-Soo
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to report the effect of Korean medicine (KM) treatment on a patient diagnosed with cluster headache.
Methods: The patient included in this study was diagnosed with cluster headache who received KM therapy (herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and chu-na treatment). The main symptom of the patient was pain in the left occipital region and orbital region. It was diagnosed as a pattern of liver depression and spleen deficiency by oriental medicine. During the hospitalization period, treatment effect was evaluated by NRS. HIT-6. BDI, and STAI were additionally performed to assess depression and anxiety.
Results: After 24 days of treatment, the intensity of headache decreased from NRS7 to NRS3. During follow-up at two weeks, there was no pain. Normal daily activities were possible.
Conclusions: Korean medical approach might be useful for pain relief and restoration of daily living ability for patients with cluster headache.
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KEYWORD
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Cluster headache, Korean medicine, Case report
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