A Case Report of a Functional Dyspepsia Patient with Anxiety and Abdominal Pulsation Treated with <italic>Shihogayonggolmoryo-tang</italic>

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this case report is to report the effect of Korean medicine treatment, including <i>Shihogayonggolmoryo-tang</i>, on anxiety and abdominal pulsation in a patient diagnosed with functional dyspepsia.Method: The patient was treated with <i>Shihogayonggolmoryo-tang</i>, including acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping therapy. Changes in symptoms were evaluated using a self-reported numerical rating scale (NRS) score every morning. The gastrointestinal symptom score (GIS) was checked on admission and discharge day.Results: After 6 days, the NRS scores for anxiety, abdominal pulsation, abdomen discomfort, and GIS all decreased.Conclusion: The results suggest that <i>Shihogayonggolmoryo-tang</i> with Korean medicine could be effective for treating anxiety, abdominal pulsation, and accompanying abdomen symptoms. However, further evaluation is needed to clarify the relationship between the treatment’s effect and <i>Shihogayonggolmoryo-tang</i>.