Mr. T.Q.C - 45 years old (Quang Ninh) experienced not sleeping well for more than a year due to anxiety disorder syndrome. Even there were episodes, persistent headaches with fatigue, his blood pressure increased to 220/110 mmhg, which affected both his daily life and work.
Desiring to be cured of the disease and reduce these unpleasant symptoms, Mr C. accepts "If you have a disease, you should bow to the four points of the compass", only if whoever suggests him the treatment, he also tried, take any medicines, even sedatives, painkillers ... to temporarily forget unpleasant feelings. However, when the drug ran out, his symptoms reappeared. Abusing psychotropic drugs for too many days led to other symptoms such as restless sleep, shivering, sweating and unpleasant "hot flashes".
Patient T.Q.C. was admitted to the National hospital of Acupuncture with an initial diagnosis of anxiety disorder due to misuse of psychotropic drugs. On admission to the hospital, the patient had symptoms of easily changing emotions, dizziness, poor skin and mucous membranes, fatigue, drowsiness and was dependent on medication to sleep. The patient was still taking 8 medications previously prescribed by the psychiatrist.
Noting that this was a complicated case, had taken many medications and had a history of pulmonary tuberculosis surgery, Assoc. Prof. PhD. Tran Van Thanh - The director of the hospital directly consulted and examined the patient to find the most appropriate treatment regimen. According to the professor's treatment regimen, the patient must gradually reduce the dose of psychotropic drugs taken so that the patient gradually responds and progresses to complete elimination. The main principles of traditional medicine are applied to cure diseases, combine hydro-acupuncture, electro-acupuncture and acupressure massage and accelerate the treatment process.
After 3 weeks of treatment, the patient is now awake, no more dizziness, no more fatigue, no more insomnia at night, no more chills, no more "hot flashes" and no more sweat like before. The patient feels better and his face is fresh when he talks and dines normally. After 4 weeks of continuous treatment at National hospital of Acupuncture, the patient completely eliminated his dependence on neuroleptics and recovered thoroughly.
Second Degree Specialist. Nguyen Van Thuy - the doctor who directly treats patients - said that, patients with Autonomic Nervous System disorder, especially anxiety disorder syndrome, the attending doctor should closely monitor patients for unusual symptoms. Besides combining traditional medicine and modern medicine, the doctors at National hospital of Acupuncture always take care of patients and encourage them timely maner to assist them feel confident in their treatment.
It is well known that the detoxification and Sleep Disorders Treatment Centre has received and effectively treated many cases like Mr. T.Q.C and many serious others. in term of these, anxiety disorders and sleep disorders occur due to post-Covid-19 sequelae.