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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 responded to survey questions by selecting multiple-choice answers or stating their opinions. Results:Vast majority of experts (83.8%) agreed with our definition on CHHF ("a feeling of cold as a symptom; that one's hands or feet become colder than those of average people in temperatures that are not normally perceived as cold"). 77.4% of experts considered subjective symptoms on CHHF were more important than medical instrument results. Constitution or genetic factors (87.1%) and stress (64.5%) were the most common causes reported for CHHF. Conclusions:This study offers an expert consensus regarding the themes, opinions, and experiences of practitioners with CHHF. Our results underscore the need for standardized definitions and diagnostic criteria for CHHF.

SUBMITTER: Bae KH 

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

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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

Bae Kwang-Ho KH   Jeong Young-Seok YS   Go Ho-Yeon HY   Sun Seung-Ho SH   Kim Tae-Hoon TH   Jung Ki-Yong KY   Song Yun-Kyung YK   Ko Seong-Gyu SG   Choi You-Kyung YK   Park Jong-Hyeong JH   Lee Siwoo S   Lee Youngseop Y   Jeon Chan-Yong CY  

Integrative medicine research 20171116 1


<h4>Background</h4>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 definiti  ...[more]

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