Research progress in the diagnosis and treatment of restless leg syndrome in renal dialysis patients using traditional Chinese medicine
Restless leg syndrome(RLS),also known as restless leg syndrome,is a common sensory and motor disorder of the nervous system in clinical practice.Its main clinical manifestations include shaking,itching,ants like sensation,burning sensation and soreness sensation in the limbs during rest or sleep,mainly affecting both lower limbs,with internal muscle discomfort as the main symptom,which is easily accompanied by insomnia,anxiety,depression,etc.The disease has a high incidence rate in chronic kidney disease,especially it is common in uremic long-term renal dialysis patients with RLS,which significantly reduces the quality of life of patients,and increases the incidence rate and mortality of cardiovascular disease.RLS has a high rate of missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis in clinical practice,and there are currently no specific therapeutic drugs or targeted treatment methods available.In recent years,numerous clinical studies have confirmed that traditional Chinese medicine treatment for RLS can effectively improve the clinical symptoms of patients and enhance their quality of life.Therefore,this article reviews the research progress in the diagnosis and treatment of RLS in renal dialysis patients using traditional Chinese medicine,in order to provide reference for the clinical treatment of RLS and benefit more RLS patients.
Traditional Chinese medicineIntegrated traditional Chinese and Western medicineRestless leg syndrome