The definition and diagnosis of cold hypersensitivity in the hands and feet: Finding from the experts survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cold hypersensitivity in the hands and feet (CHHF) is a symptom patients usually feel cold in their hands and feet, but not dealt with a disease in western medicine. However, it is often appealed by patients at a clinic of Korean medicine (KM), considered to be a sort of key diagnostic indicator, and actively treated by physicians. Nevertheless, there is no standardized diagnostic definition for CHHF. Therefore, we surveyed KM experts' opinions to address the clinical definition, diagnostic criteria, and other relevant things on CHHF.

Methods

We developed a survey to assess the definition, diagnosis, causes, and accompanying symptoms on CHHF. 31 experts who work at specialized university hospitals affiliated with KM hospitals consented to participation. Experts re

SUBMITTER: Bae KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5884007 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature