근위축성 측삭 경화증의 한방적 치료에 대한 증례 3례 |
변미권, 김진영, 심성흠, 김기탁, 김종득, 박동일, 감철우 |
동의대학교 한의과대학 내과학교실 |
Three Cases of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Treated With Oriental Medical Therapy |
Mi-kwon Byun, Jin-young Kim, Sung-heum Sim, Ki-tak Kim, Jong-deuk Kim, Dong-il Park, Cheol-woo Kam |
Dept. of Internal Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Dong-Eui University |
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Published online: December 30, 2007. |
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ABSTRACT |
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disorder that causes degeneration of motor neurons of the brain and spinal cord. ALS is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease characterized by loss of motor neurons leading to muscle weakness. Sensation and mental function stay intact during the course of the disease. ALS is characterized by both upper and lower motor neuron damage. Diagnosis includes magnetic response imaging (MRI) electromyogram (EMG), muscle biopsy, and blood test. There is no cure for ALS. We recently observed three cases of ALS. The patients were diagnosis with ALS by EMG and symptoms. This report was conducted to evaluate how oriental medical treatment can affect ALS. We report the change of their symptoms through oriental medical treatment compared with taking riluzole. |
Key words:
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS), Oriental Medical Treatment, Riluzole |
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