1.Treatment of miniere’s disease (icd-10 h.81) using traditional medicine and therapeutic interventions: Case report
Undarmaa B ; Tserendulam G ; Oyun-Erdene U ; Oyunnyam Ch ; Nasankhishig D ; Khaliun E ; Tsegmed G ; Oyunbileg Yu ; Enkhtuya V
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;87(3):72-74
Background:
Meniere's disease is a condition caused by disturbances in the
auditory and vestibular systems. It is characterized by symptoms such as dizziness,
nausea, vomiting, and tinnitus. In the United States, the prevalence of
Meniere's disease has been found to be 84 cases per 100,000 women and
56 cases per 100,000 men. Regionally, it is more common in less populated
areas, and research has confirmed that the prevalence increases with higher
household income.
Aim:
To evaluate the effectiveness of traditional medicine treatments and therapies
for Meniere's disease.
Results:
The patient is a 43-year-old male, with symptoms of dizziness, vomiting,
and tinnitus. Since 2023, he has sought care at the Central Hospital of
Mongolian Medicine, where he received traditional medicine treatments including
herbal therapy and other traditional therapies on three occasions. As a
result, the frequency of dizziness has decreased and other clinical symptoms
have improved.
Conclusion
Traditional medicine treatments have been shown to be effective
in managing Meniere's disease by extending the interval between relapses,
improving quality of life, and significantly reducing clinical symptoms.
2.The effectiveness of acupoint catgut embedding treatment for chronic neck pain
Pingping Wang ; Nomin-Erdene U ; Oyunbileg Yu ; Feng Lu ; Batnairamdal Ch ; Enkhtuya V
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;85(1):191-195
Background:
Numerous studies have shown that with the advancement of technology such as computers and cell phones,
neck and back pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome have become common in daily life.
Aim:
Estimating the effectiveness of acupoint catgut embedding treatment for chronic neck pain.
Materials and Methods:
The study used a randomized clinical trial, double-blind, placebo-controlled design with treatment (n=40) and control (n=40) groups. The study included 80 patients with chronic neck pain, and the results were evaluated in the two
groups before and after treatment using the “Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), “Neck Disability Index”, and “Quality of Life
Questionnaire” (EQ-5D).
Results:
Acupoint catgut embedding and acupuncture treatment for chronic neck pain increased the neck’s range of
motion by 2-5 degrees. Standard acupuncture treatment and acupoint catgut embedding treatment reduce neck pain and
improve the neck disability index. Acupoint catgut embedding treatment improves the quality of life of patients with
chronic neck pain, especially reducing anxiety and fear scores with statistical significance.
Conclusion
1. Standard acupuncture and acupoint catgut embedding treatment are equally effective in relieving chronic neck pain.
2. Acupoint catgut embedding treatment increased the range of motion in the same way as standard acupuncture.
3. Acupoint catgut embedding treatment also reduced the patient’s Neck Disability Index and improved Quality of life.