A Case Report of Korean Medical Treatment of a Dyspepsia Patient with Lethargy and Dizziness

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this case report was to present the effects of Korean medicine treatment on a patient with dyspepsia symptoms like those of gastroesophageal reflux disease.Methods: A 64-year-old male patient with dyspepsia was treated with <i>Sosiho-tang</i> decoction, <i>Banhasasim-tang</i> soft extract, <i>Gamihyangsayukgunja-tang</i> decoction, and Kracie <i>Sihogayonggolmoryu-tang</i> extract, along with acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and deep tissue meridian hot pack therapy for five days of hospitalization. Pain from the dyspepsia was assessed using the Numerical Rating Scale and the European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions Scale.Results: Within five days of treatment, dyspepsia was relieved from a Numerical Rating Scale score of 7 to a score of 3. The European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions Scale score increased from 0.455 to 0.816.Conclusion: These results show that dyspepsia can be relieved with Korean medicine treatment. However, further well-designed studies are required to confirm these findings.