․투고일: 2016.03.28, 심사일: 2016.05.20, 게재확정일: 2016.05.26
․교신저자: 홍정수 경기도 부천시 원미구 상동 414번지 부천자생한방병원 지하1층 의국
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쇼그렌증후군의 한방치료 1례
홍정수, 안상민, 추원정, 최요섭 부천자생한방병원 한방내과
Case Report of Sjögren’s Syndrome Treated with Traditional Korean Medicine
Jung-soo Hong, Sang-min Ahn, Won-jung Choo, Yo-sup Choi
Dept. of Oriental Internal Medicine, Bu-cheon Ja-Seng Hospital of Oriental Medicine ABSTRACT
Objective:This case report examines the effects ofJaeumganghwa-tang as a treatment option for Sjögren’s syndrome.
Methods:We provided the patient withJaeumganghwa-tang twice a day, as well as acupuncture and bee venom therapy (both twice a week), for 30 days. Symptoms were charted and evaluated using the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Sjögren’s Syndrome Patient Reported Index (ESSPRI).
Results:The patient’s ESSPRI score decreased from 8 to 6 after the 30-day treatment.
Conclusions:Jaeumganghwa-tang may be helpful in alleviating Sjögren’s syndrome.