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KMID : 1145320190070010041
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Journal of Korea Immuno-yakchim Society
2019 Volume.7 No. 1 p.41 ~ p.53
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A Patient of Neuromyelitis Optica Treated with Korean Medicine for 2 years: A Case Report
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Yoon Jin-Young
Lee Chang-Hee
Kim Jeong-Hyon
Shim Sung-Eun
Kim Jun-Yeon
Kim Ha-Na
Hwang Ji-Min
Goo Bon-Hyuk
Kim Jung-Hyun
Park Yeon-Cheol
Nam Sang-Soo
Seo Byung-Kwan
Baek Yong-Hyeon
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Abstract
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Objectives : To report a case of patient with neuromyelitis optica who treated with Korean Medicine treatment for 2years
Methods : The patients with neuromyelitis optica was treated with acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, Bee venom, electroacupuncture, moxibustion and herbal medicine for 2 years. Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), sensory, motor grade, and visual acuity were checked to measure the outcome.
Results : EDSS, sensory, motor grade and visual acuity of the patient improved. The symptoms briefly deteriorated due to the recurrence in June 2018 but did not leave sequelae.
Conclusions : The patient with neuromyelitis optica was treated for2 years with Korean Medicine and the treatment was effective relieving the symptoms of the patient.
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KEYWORD
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neuromyelitis optica, optic neuritis, hemiparesis, painful tonic spasm, Korean Medicine treatment
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