초록

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to report the effect of Korean medicine (KM) treatment on a patient diagnosed with cluster headache.

Methods: The patient included in this study was diagnosed with cluster headache who received KM therapy (herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and chu-na treatment). The main symptom of the patient was pain in the left occipital region and orbital region. It was diagnosed as a pattern of liver depression and spleen deficiency by oriental medicine. During the hospitalization period, treatment effect was evaluated by NRS. HIT-6. BDI, and STAI were additionally performed to assess depression and anxiety.

Results: After 24 days of treatment, the intensity of headache decreased from NRS7 to NRS3. During follow-up at two weeks, there was no pain. Normal daily activities were possible.

Conclusions: Korean medical approach might be useful for pain relief and restoration of daily living ability for patients with cluster headache.

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