Effects of Shakuyaku-kanzo-to on Painful Nocturnal Leg Cramp Caused by Diabetic Neuropathy.

  • MIURA Yoshitaka
    The First Department of Internal Medicine, Nagoya University School of Medicine

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  • 糖尿病性神経障害による有痛性筋けいれん(こむらがえり)に対するしゃく薬甘草湯の効果
  • トウニョウビョウセイ シンケイ ショウガイ ニ ヨル ユウツウセイキンケイレン コムラガエリ ニ タイスル シャクヤクカンゾウトウ ノ コウカ

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Abstract

A painful muscle cramp caused by diabetic neuropathy is one of most bothersome symptoms of patients with diabetes mellitus. It happens during night time and causes sleep disturbance. In this communication we report on the clinical usefulness of Shakuyaku-kanzo-to on nocturnal leg cramp. Twelve diabetic patients were treated with 2.5 to 7.5g/day of Shakuyaku-kanzo-to for 4 weeks. Eight patients were cured of muscle cramp and clinical usefulness was recognized in all patients. In conclusion, Shakuyaku-kanzo-to is very useful in the treatment of patients with muscle cramp caused by diabetic neuropathy.

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  • Kampo Medicine

    Kampo Medicine 49 (5), 865-869, 1999

    The Japan Society for Oriental Medicine

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