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KMID : 1189420110240020104
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology
2011 Volume.24 No. 2 p.104 ~ p.110
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A Case Study of Erythema Nodosum on lower extremities
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Cho Ah-Reum
Kim Hyun-Jung
Kim Chang-Hwan
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Abstract
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Objectives: We report a case of Erythema Nodosum on lower extremities which was by acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment.
Methods: We treated a female patient who has erythema nodosom, edema at lower extremities and arthralgia with acupuncture and Moktongdaean-tang.. To evaluate the results of this treatment, we observed shape and number of Erythema Nodosum. We measured circumference of left ankle. We used visual analogue scale(VAS) of arthralgia.
Results: Erythema Nodosum on lower extremities, Edema of both ankle were subsided. Arthralgia was gradually disappered.
Conclusions: Acupuncture and Moktongdaean-tang have improved the signs and symptoms of Erythema Nodosum case. It is concluded that acupuncture, herbal medicine treatment is considerably effective on Erythema Nodosum.
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KEYWORD
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Erythema Nodosum, Lower extremities, Acupuncture, Moktongdaean-tang
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