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A Case Study of a Taeeumin Patient with Meniere’s Disease Treated with Cheongsimyeonja-tang

이미숙 1 박유경 2 Nayoung, Bae 3

1부산대학교 한방병원 사상체질과
2부산대학교 한의학전문대학원 임상의학부 사상체질의학과
3부산대학교

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ABSTRACT

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to report significant improvement of vertigo, tinnitus and aural fullness after treatment with Cheongsimyeonja-tang in a Taeeumin patient with Meniere’s disease. MethodsThe patient was diagnosed with Taeeumin Dry-heat symptomatic pattern and treated with Cheongsimyeonja-tang and acupuncture. The patient's subjective symptoms of vertigo, tinnitus and aural fullness were observed using Global Assessment Scale (GAS) during the treatment period. Results & ConclusionsThe symptoms of vertigo, tinnitus and aural fullness decreased from GAS 100 to GAS 0 for seven weeks. Furthermore, the patient’s symptoms of insomnia, urinary frequency, chest discomfort and fatigue were reported to be improved after treatment. In conclusion, this study shows that Sasang Constitutional Medicine can be effective treatment for Taeeumin patient with Meniere’s disease diagnosed as Dry-heat symptomatic pattern.

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