A Case Report of Hunter Syndrome
Kim Yoon Young, Seo Young Min, Kim Jang Hyun
Dept. of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk Univ.
Objectives
The purpose of this study is to report a case that has an important meaning as a result of treating Hunter syndrome patient with oriental medicine for elevation of quality of life and continuous health care.
Methods
The patient had abdominal dropsy, abdominal pain, constipation, frequent gases and the common cold, so we treated him with herbal medicine, acupuncture, infra red, laser, CEP nebulizer, aroma massage and cupping.
Results
After the treatment, the girth of abdomen didn't increase any more, and abdominal pain, constipation, frequent gases and common cold were improved.
Conclusions
This study shows that oriental medicine can elevate the Hunter syndrome patient's quality of life with continuous heath care and treatment for major problem. For more accurate studies, further studies would be needed with more cases.