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KMID : 0878220130250030243
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Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
2013 Volume.25 No. 3 p.243 ~ p.253
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A Case Study of a Taeeumin Patient with Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy Improved with Jowisengcheong-tang
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Lee Mi-Suk
Bae Na-Young
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Abstract
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Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine significant improvement of dizziness, gait disturbance, insomnia and xerostomia after treatment with Jowisengcheong-tang in a Taeeumin patient with olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA).
Methods: The patient’s subjective and objective symptoms were observed daily throughout the hospitalization period using global assessment (G/A), and the Unified Multiple System Atrophy Rating Scale (UMSARS) was used to assess the overall function of patient.
Results: The symptoms of dizziness and xerostomia decreased from G/A 100 to G/A 10~30 for five days, and the UMSARS score decreased in PartⅠ,Ⅱ.
Conclusions: This case showed that Sasang constitutional medicine treatment can be effective treatment method for OPCA. We consider that consistent treatment can contribute to improve the patient’s quality of life.
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