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KMID : 0878220140260030328
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Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
2014 Volume.26 No. 3 p.328 ~ p.337
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A Case Study of a Taeeumin Patient with Meniere’s Disease Treated with Cheongsimyeonja-tang
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Lee Mi-Suk
Park Yu-Gyeong
Bae Na-Young
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Abstract
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Objectives: The aim of this study was to report significant improvement of vertigo, tinnitus and aural fullness after treatment with Cheongsimyeonja-tang in a Taeeumin patient with Meniere’s disease.
Methods : The patient was diagnosed with Taeeumin Dry-heat symptomatic pattern and treated with Cheongsimyeonja-tang and acupuncture. The patient's subjective symptoms of vertigo, tinnitus and aural fullness were observed using Global Assessment Scale (GAS) during the treatment period.
Results & Conclusions: The symptoms of vertigo, tinnitus and aural fullness decreased from GAS 100 to GAS 0 for seven weeks. Furthermore, the patient’s symptoms of insomnia, urinary frequency, chest discomfort and fatigue were reported to be improved after treatment. In conclusion, this study shows that Sasang Constitutional Medicine can be effective treatment for Taeeumin patient with Meniere’s disease diagnosed as Dry-heat symptomatic pattern.
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KEYWORD
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Meniere’s disease, Taeeumin, Dry-heat Symptomatic Pattern, Cheongsimyeonja-tang
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