KMID : 0644120080210030245
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Journal of Oriental Gynecology 2008 Volume.21 No. 3 p.245 ~ p.256
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Clinical Studies on 3 Cases of Bell¡¯s Palsy during Pregnancy
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Choi Jae-Ho
Lee Jin-Moo Lee Chang-Hoon Cho Jung-Hoon Jang Jun-Bock Lee Kyung-Sub
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Abstract
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Purpose: Bell¡¯s palsy is a peripheral facial palsy of unknown etiology. During pregnancy, there is an increased incidence of Bell¡¯s palsy. Due to the nature of pregnancy, it is unlikely to treat Bell¡¯s palsy during pregnancy. The purpose of this study is to report on 3 patients with Bell¡¯s palsy during pregnancy, who improved by oriental medical treatment.
Methods: The patients who had Bell¡¯s palsy during pregnancy were treated with oriental medical treatment such as herbal medication and acupuncture therapy. House-Brackmann facial nerve grading system was used to estimate the efficacy of these treatments.
Results: After the oriental medical treatment, the clinical symptoms of Bell¡¯s palsy during pregnancy were improved.
Conclusion: This case study shows that the oriental medical therapy is effective in treating Bell¡¯s palsy during pregnancy. Further systematic studies and specific guidelines of Bell¡¯s palsy during pregnancy would be of much value.
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KEYWORD
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Bell¡¯s palsy, pregnancy, herbal medication, oriental treatment
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