Restless legs syndrome in patients on hemodialysis
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Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 22, Issue 2 (30 Apr. 2011), pp.368-372, 5 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2011-04-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
5
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Topics
Abstract EN
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is common among dialysis patients, with a reported prevalence of 6–60 %.
The prevalence of RLS in Syrian patients on hemodialysis (HD) is not known.
The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of RLS in patients on regular HD, and to find the possible correlation between the presence of RLS and demographic, clinical, and biochemical factors.
One hundred and twenty-three patients (male / female = 70 / 53, mean age = 15.11 ± 41.95 years) on HD therapy at the Aleppo University Hospital were enrolled into the study.
RLS was diagnosed based on criteria established by the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG).
Data procured were compared between patients with and without RLS.
Applying the IRLSSG criteria for the diagnosis, RLS was seen in 20.3 % of the study patients.
No significant difference in age, gender, and intake of nicotine and caffeine was found between patients with and without the RLS.
Similarly, there was no difference between the two groups in the duration of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), the period of dialysis dependence, dialysis adequacy, urea and cretonne levels, and the presence of anemia.
The co-morbidities and the use of drugs also did not differ in the two groups.
Our study suggests that the high prevalence of RLS among patients on HD requires careful attention and correct diagnosis can lead to better therapy and better quality of life.
The pathogenesis of RLS is not clear and further studies are required to identify any possible cause as well as to discover the impact of this syndrome on sleep, quality of life, and possibly other complications such as cardiovascular disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Salman, Salih Muhammad Yasir. 2011. Restless legs syndrome in patients on hemodialysis. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 22, no. 2, pp.368-372.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-291579
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Salman, Salih Muhammad Yasir. Restless legs syndrome in patients on hemodialysis. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 22, no. 2 (Apr. 2011), pp.368-372.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-291579
American Medical Association (AMA)
Salman, Salih Muhammad Yasir. Restless legs syndrome in patients on hemodialysis. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2011. Vol. 22, no. 2, pp.368-372.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-291579
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 371-372
Record ID
BIM-291579