A Case of Presbystasis Patient Improved after Korean Medicine Treatment - Focusing on Taking Gamiboik-tang and Body Balance Test

Abstract

Objectives: We would like to report improvement in symptoms after performing Korean Medicine treatment including Gamiboik-tang administration to patient with presbystasis that lasts for more than a decade.Methods: An 83-year-old male patient diagnosed with presbystasis was administered Gamiboik-tang for 4 weeks and acupuncture was performed. The degree of improvement is evaluated based on the body balance test and the patient's subjective symptom change.Results: Both the body balance test and the patient’s subjective symptoms improved after administration of Gamiboik-tang and Korean Medicine treatment Conclusions: Korean Medicine treatment, including Gamiboik-tang administration and acupuncture treatment, is thought to be effective for presbystasis.