Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry (동의신경정신과학회지)

The Korean Society of Oriental Neuropsychiatry (대한한방신경정신과학회)
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One Case Report of Somatoform Disorder Patient with Dyspnea, Dysarthria and Gait Disturbance

호흡곤란, 구음장애, 보행장애 증상을 보인 신체형 장애 환자 치료 1례 보고

  • Kim, Ja-Young (Dept. of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, National Medical Center) ;
  • Seo, Joo-Hee (Dept. of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, National Medical Center) ;
  • Kang, Hyun-Sun (Dept. of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, National Medical Center) ;
  • Sung, Woo-Young (Dept. of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, National Medical Center) ;
  • Jeong, Da-Un (Dept. of Korean Acupunture and moxibustion, National Medical Center)
  • 김자영 (국립의료원 한방신경정신과) ;
  • 서주희 (국립의료원 한방신경정신과) ;
  • 강현선 (국립의료원 한방신경정신과) ;
  • 성우용 (국립의료원 한방신경정신과) ;
  • 정다운 (국립의료원 침구과)
  • Published : 2007.12.30
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Abstract

People with somatoform disorder have a number of different symptoms that typically last for several years. Their symptoms can't be traced to a specific physical cause. In people with somatoform disorder, medical test results are either normal or don't explain the person's symptoms. The symptoms of somatoform disorder are similar to the symptoms of other illnesses. People with this disorder may have several medical evaluations and tests to be sure that they don't have another illness. In this case, we described a 56-year old man who was diagnosed as R/O) ALS, because he has many similar symptoms of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) such as gait disturbance, dysarthria, dyspnea. But we diagnosed his case as somatoform disorder and treated with herbal medication, acupuncure treatment ,negative cupping and relaxation training. Through these treatment, the patient showed improvement of chief complains and accessory symptoms.

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