The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)

The Association of Korean Oriental Pediatrics (대한한방소아과학회)
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A Case Report of Treating Restless Legs Syndrome in Children by Oriental Medicine

하지불안 증후군 환아 1례에 대한 증례보고

  • Kim, Kyeong Ri (Department of Pediatrics, College of Korean medicine, Dajeon University) ;
  • Lee, Jin Hwa (Department of Pediatrics, College of Korean medicine, Dajeon University)
  • 김경리 (대전대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실) ;
  • 이진화 (대전대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실)
  • Received : 2018.10.26
  • Accepted : 2018.11.19
  • Published : 2018.11.30
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Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this case is to report the effectiveness of oriental medicine in Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) in children who have sleep disorder. Methods A 6-year-old male patient, who was suffering from RLS, was treated by acupuncture, moxibustion and myofascial release. Results Treated with oriental medicine, the patient's RLS symptoms and sleep disorder were significantly improved. And the patient maintains his condition for 8 months. Conclusions This study shows that oriental medical treatments are effective on RLS, but further clinical studies are necessary.

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Table 1. Revised International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG) Diagnostic Criteria (2012)

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