A Case Report on a Patient with Aggravated Functional Dyspepsia due to COVID-19 Improved by Korean Medicine Treatment

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study is to report the clinical improvement of aggravated functional dyspepsia due to COVID-19 with Korean medicine treatment.Methods: To assess treatment outcomes, we used the GIS (Gastrointestinal Symptom Score), European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) scale, and Numeral Rating Scale (NRS).Results: After treatment, the patient’s clinical symptoms improved, as indicated by GIS, EQ-5D, and NRS scores.Conclusions: Korean medicine treatment improved late complications in COVID-19 patients. This finding suggests the possibility of Korean medicine treatment for long-term COVID infections.