The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)

The Association of Korean Oriental Pediatrics (대한한방소아과학회)
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A Case Report of Hunter Syndrome

Hunter 증후군 환아 증례 1례 보고

  • Kim, Yoon-Young (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Seo, Young-Min (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Kim, Jang-Hyun (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University)
  • 김윤영 (동국대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실) ;
  • 서영민 (동국대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실) ;
  • 김장현 (동국대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실)
  • Published : 2007.08.31
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Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study is to report a case that has an important meaning as a result of treating. Hunter syndrome patient with oriental medicine for elevation of quality of life and continuous health care. Methods The patient had abdominal dropsy, abdominal pain, constipation, frequent gases and the common cold, so we treated him with herbal medicine, acupuncture, infra red, laser, CEP nebulizer, aroma massage and cupping. Results After the treatment, the girth of abdomen didn't Increase any more, and abdominal pain, constipation, frequent gases and common cold were improved. Conclusions This study shows that oriental medicine can elevate the Hunter syndrome patient's quality of life with continuous heath care and treatment for major problem. For more accurate studies, further studies would be needed with more cases.

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