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KMID : 1146520120130010111
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Journal of the Society of Stroke on Korean Medicine
2012 Volume.13 No. 1 p.111 ~ p.117
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A Case Report of Restless Leg Syndrome in Ischemic Stroke Patient by Acupuncture
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Yoo Song-Wun
Park Se-Jin
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Abstract
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Object : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of acupuncture for Restless Leg Syndrome in ischemic stroke patient.
Methods : Ischemic stroke patient was admitted who was suffering from a distressing urge to move the legs and triggered
by rest or inactivity accompanied with insomnia. The patient was diagnosed with Restless Leg Syndrome. In the point of
Differentiation of Syndromes(辨證), we diagnosed this patient as deficiency of yin(陰虛) and treated with acupuncture.
Results : After acupuncture, the symtoms including unpleasant sensation or pain, urge to move the leg and insomnia had
withdrawn.
Conclusions : This case suggest the possiblity of acupuncture for Restless Leg Syndrome and more researches should
be followed.
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KEYWORD
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Restless Leg Syndrome, Periodic Leg Movement during Sleep, Acupuncture
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