Clinical Observation of Warm Acupuncture at Biguan (ST 31) in Treating Post-apoplectic Restless Legs Syndrome

摘要

Objective: To investigate the efficacy of warm acupuncture at Biguan (ST 31) in treating post-apoplectic restless legs syndrome. Methods: Fifty patients were randomly divided into treatment and control groups by a waiting control method in order of hospitalization. The treatment group received deep acupuncture at point Biguan(ST 31) plus moxibustion and the control group took L-dopa orally. The curative effects were compared after 28 days' treatment. Results: The total efficacy rate was 76.00% in the treatment group and 26.00% in the control group. There was a significant difference. Conclusion: Warm acupuncture at Biguan (ST 31) is effective in treating post-apoplectic restless legs syndrome.