청열서근탕 중심의 한의복합치료로 호전된 비특이적 복통 치험례 1례

Abstract

Objective: This case report presents a patient with idiopathic abdominal pain who experienced symptomatic improvement after receiving a complex Korean medicine treatment centered on Cheongyeolseogeun-tang. Methods: A 67-year-old male presented with idiopathic abdominal pain. Despite undergoing conventional medical examinations, no abnormalities were found, and previous treatments with Western medicine had minimal effects. Based on a Korean medical diagnosis, Cheongyeolseogeun-tang was prescribed and taken three times daily. In addition, acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping therapy were concurrently administered during a 31-day hospitalization period. Symptom changes and therapeutic effects were then evaluated. Results: After treatment, the intensity of the patient’s abdominal pain, assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), and the frequency of pain episodes, recorded during the treatment period, significantly decreased. Digestive function and overall quality of life also improved. Objective assessments using the EQ-5D-5L and VAS scales showed significant improvements in both quality of life and pain intensity. Conclusion: This case report suggests that complex Korean medicine treatments, including Cheongyeolseogeun-tang, may be effective in alleviating idiopathic abdominal pain. Further studies involving diverse clinical cases and large-scale clinical research are necessary to elucidate treatment mechanisms and evaluate efficacy.