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KMID : 0878220230350030012
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Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
2023 Volume.35 No. 3 p.12 ~ p.28
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A Case Series of Cold Hypersensitivity in Hands and Feet in Soyangin Cold Pattern Patients
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Lee Ji-Yeon
Hwang Min-Woo
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Abstract
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Introduction This study reports case series of Soyangin patients with coldness in hands and feet using Sasang constitutional medicine approach. This study suggests a value of using constitutional medicine indicators as both prognostic and diagnostic tools.
Methods Among patients who visited an outpatient clinic, 7 patients were selected based on the criteria. These selected patients were exclusively treated with herbal medicine and monitored every 2 to 4 weeks retrospectively.
Results The average treatment period was 8 weeks. Patients with a favorable pattern showed the improvement within 8 weeks, while those with an unfavorable pattern required more time.
Discussion This study confirms the significance of Sasang constitutional medicine approach in Soyangin exterior cold syndrome with coldness in hands and feet. It also validates the current coldness in hands and feet as meaningful diagnostic indicator of Soyangin exterior cold syndrome. Furthermore, it highlights the value of original symptoms as prognostic tools.
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KEYWORD
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Cold hypersensitivity, Cold hypersensitivity in hands and feet, Sasang constitutional medicine, Soyangin, Spleen cold-based exterior cold disease
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