A Case Report of Korean Medicine Treatment for Vertigo in Vestibular Function Disorder

Objective: The purpose of this study was to report the effectiveness of using Korean medicine treatment for vestibular function disorder.Methods: A patient received Korean medicine treatments, including acupuncture and herbal formulas, such as Banhabakchulchunma-tang-gami and Bojungikgi-tang-gagam, for 19 days. Improvement was evaluated using the Korean version of the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (K-DHI) and the numeric rating scale (NRS).Results: After receiving treatment, the patient showed improvement on the K-DHI test and NRS.Conclusion: This case suggests that Korean medicine treatment has a positive effect on vertigo in patients with vestibular function disorders.