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A Case Report on Heat Sensation in Both Feet Caused by Restless Leg Syndrome Using Conservative Korean Medical Treatment

양 족부 열감을 호소하는 하지불안증후군 환자 치험 1례

  • Kim, Gyeong-muk (Dept. of Cardiology and Neurology, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Suh, Won-joo (Dept. of Cardiology and Neurology, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Su-bin (Dept. of Cardiology and Neurology, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Jung, Woo-sang (Dept. of Cardiology and Neurology, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Mun, Sang-kwan (Dept. of Cardiology and Neurology, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Kwon, Seung-won (Dept. of Cardiology and Neurology, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Cho, Ki-ho (Dept. of Cardiology and Neurology, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital)
  • 김경묵 (경희대학교 한방병원 순환신경내과) ;
  • 서원주 (경희대학교 한방병원 순환신경내과) ;
  • 김수빈 (경희대학교 한방병원 순환신경내과) ;
  • 정우상 (경희대학교 한방병원 순환신경내과) ;
  • 문상관 (경희대학교 한방병원 순환신경내과) ;
  • 권승원 (경희대학교 한방병원 순환신경내과) ;
  • 조기호 (경희대학교 한방병원 순환신경내과)
  • Received : 2018.03.16
  • Accepted : 2018.05.28
  • Published : 2018.05.30
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of electroacupuncture on heat sensation of the feet of a 61-year-old female patient with restless leg syndrome. Methods: Electroacupuncture was performed at four acupoints (KI3 (太谿), KI6 (照海), LR3 (太衝), LR2 (行間)) selected to reduce heat sensation in both feet. The patient's symptoms were assessed using the VAS (Visual Analogue Scale), the SF-MPQ (short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire), and the IRLS (International Restless Legs Scale). The treatment was performed from April 20, 2010 to April 24, 2010. Results: During five sessions of electroacupuncture treatments, the VAS, SF-MPQ, and IRLS scores improved throughout the treatment period and afterwards. Conclusions: The results suggest that electroacupuncture at KI3(太谿), KI6(照海), LR3(太衝), LR2(行間) can be effective for reducing hot flush in both feet.

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