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KMID : 1189420200330030138
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology
2020 Volume.33 No. 3 p.138 ~ p.152
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A Case of Idiopathic Oculomotor Nerve Palsy Treated with Korean Medicine Including Needle-embedding Therapy
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Song Ji-Hoon
Choi Jung-Hwa
Kim Jong-Han
Jung Min-Yeong
Park Soo-Yeon
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Abstract
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Objectives : The aim of this study is to report a case of idiopathic oculomotor nerve palsy improved by Korean Medicine therapy including needle-embedding therapy.
Methods : We treated a 69-year old male patient who has Rt. ptosis, Rt. eye movement impairment, and dizziness with various Korean medical therapy including acupuncture, Bojungikgitanggami, and Hominis Placenta pharmacopuncture. To promote recovery, we additionally performed needle-embedding therapy to periocular acupoints.
Results : Ptosis started to remarkably improve after performing needle-embedding therapy. After 54 days of treatment, ptosis and eye movement impairment of Rt. eye were significantly improved similar to the normal eye. Dizziness was cured in a few days after administration.
Conclusions : This case suggests Korean medicine including needle-embedding therapy is effective against oculomotor nerve palsy symptoms especially for ptosis.
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KEYWORD
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Oculomotor nerve palsy, Ptosis, Needle-embedding therapy, Bojungikgitang, Korean medicine
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