针灸治疗不安腿综合征研究进展

Research Progress of Acupuncture and Moxibustion in the Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome

不安腿综合征是一种常见的与感觉运动相关的睡眠障碍性神经系统疾病,该病以下肢出现自发的、难以忍受的痛苦异常感觉为主要临床表现。针灸治疗不安腿综合征可有效改善患者的症状,临床疗效显著,且治疗操作便捷,无毒副作用,以针灸为主配合其他传统疗法优于单纯西医疗法。该文就近年来针灸治疗不安腿综合征的多项研究报道进行整理,做一综述,以期为临床诊疗提供依据。

Restless legs syndrome(RLS)is a common sleep disorder associated with sensorimotor disorders.The main clinical manifestation of RLS is spontaneous and intolerable abnormal pain sensation in lower limbs.Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of restless legs syndrome can effectively improve the symptoms of patients,the clinical effect is remarkable,and the treatment is convenient,non-toxic side effects.Acupuncture and moxibustion combined with other traditional therapies is superior to simple western medicine.This paper summarizes the recent research reports on acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of restless legs syndrome in order to provide a basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment.