The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)

The Association of Korean Oriental Pediatrics (대한한방소아과학회)
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A Case Report Regarding a Treatment Includes Lots of Different Version of Samchulkunbi-tang (蔘朮健脾湯) to Two Pediatric Patients Diagnosed as Sik-gan (食癎)

삼출건비탕가미방(蔘出健脾湯加味方)을 이용한 식간(食癎) 환아 치험 2례에 대한 증례보고

  • Kim, Eun Jin (Department of Pediatrics, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Min, Sang Yoen (Department of Pediatrics, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Kim, Jang Hyun (Department of Pediatrics, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University)
  • 김은진 (동국대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실) ;
  • 민상연 (동국대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실) ;
  • 김장현 (동국대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실)
  • Received : 2013.10.25
  • Accepted : 2013.11.14
  • Published : 2013.11.30
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Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study is to report the cases of two pediatric patients diagnosed as Sik-gan (食癎), a kind of epileptic seizure thought to be caused by uncontrolled consumption of food, treated by formula variation of Samchulkunbi-tang (蔘朮健脾湯). Methods Two pediatric patients diagnosed as Sik-gan (食癎) according to traditional Korean medical terms were administered by variety of Samchulkunbi-tangs (蔘朮健脾湯) while correcting unhealthy eating habit. To measure the degree of the patients' process, the number and exact symptoms of seizure events, and gastrointestinal symptoms were recorded. Results The treatment of various Samchulkunbi-tang (蔘朮健脾湯) was not only extended remission period of seizure, but also improved gastrointestinal symptoms on both of the patients. Conclusions Pediatric patients who have past medical conditions for epileptic seizure as well as unhealthy eating habits or gastrointestinal malfunctions are prone to have a specific form of seizure called the Sik-gan (食癎). In this report, we have proven that variety of Samchulkunbi-tang (蔘朮健脾湯) can considerably be effective in improving the patients' gastrointestinal symptoms and preventing recurring seizure events.

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