Abstract

Objective: The aim of this case study was to describe a case of iris diagnosis of primary hyperhidrosis and the use of Korean medicine.

Methods: A patient with symptoms of hyperhidrosis was diagnosed as having Taeeumin after assessment using the four basic Korean diagnostic methods. Iris diagnosis was used for further examination. The images obtained showed a remarkably defined collarette and increased nerve rings, which suggested an overactive sympathetic nerve system. Under the diagnosis of Taeeum, a Korean herbal medicine was prescribed with additional herbs to help alleviate the hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system. Results: The patient had been receiving treatment for hyperhidrosis for >30 years, with various medical attempts to relieve her symptoms, which were ineffective. She showed signs of improvement from day 4 into the treatment, and 80% of her symptoms were improved after completing a 6-week treatment course.

Conclusion: The herbal medicine prescribed to the patient proved effective for reducing her chronic symptoms that had been unresponsive to previous medical treatments.

Authors

• Wang, Kyeong-seok (Dept. of Cardiology and Neurology of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dae-Jeon University) ;
• Chae, In-cheol (Dept. of Cardiology and Neurology of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dae-Jeon University) ;
• Park, Mi-so (Dept. of Cardiology and Neurology of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dae-Jeon University) ;
• Son, Su-a (Dept. of Cardiology and Neurology of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dae-Jeon University) ;
• Park, Seong-il (Park Seung-Il Korean Medicine Clinic) ;
• Yoo, Ho-ryong (Dept. of Cardiology and Neurology of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dae-Jeon University)

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