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KMID : 1146520170180010077
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Journal of the Society of Stroke on Korean Medicine
2017 Volume.18 No. 1 p.77 ~ p.86
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A Case Report of Central Post-stroke Pain Improved by Gami SSanghwa-tang
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Shin Hee-Yeon
Lee Sang-Hwa
Lee Hyung-Min
Yang Seung-Bo
Cho Seung-Yeon
Park Seong-Uk
Ko Chang-Nam
Park Jung-Mi
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Abstract
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Objectives:The purpose of this case study is to report the effect of Gami SSanghwa-tang on a patient with central post-stroke pain.
Methods: The patient was treated with herbal medicine Gami SSanghwa-tang, acupuncture, pharmaco-acupuncture, and moxibustion. The treatment effect was evaluated by Numerical Rating Scale(NRS), Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory(NPSI), and 36-item Short-form Health Survey(SF-36).
Results: After the treatment, the NRS score of pain intensity was reduced from moderate to mild degree. The total NPSI score and subscores also decreased, as the various features of the pain were relieved. The SF-36 score increased, as the patient's quality of life improved.
Conclusion: This case study suggests that Gami SSanghwa-tang, could be effective in reducing pain and improving quality of life of patients suffering from central post-stroke pain.
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KEYWORD
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Central post-stroke pain, Herbal medicine, SSanghwa-tang, NPSI, SF-36, Quality of Life, Korean Medicine
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