Restless Legs Syndrome- Clinical Features

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is one of the most common neurologic conditions, with an estimated prevalence in European and North American heritage populations of about 2% to 5%. Because RLS diagnosis is essentially clinical, a careful evaluation of the symptoms is mandatory. It is important to exclude RLS mimics and evaluate factors that could exacerbate RLS symptoms. It is mandatory to evaluate systemic iron parameters, because the initial treatment depends on this result. Other complementary tests could help support the diagnosis or exclude mimics. The decision about when and how to treat should be carefully tailored to each patient.

Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics - April 23, 2021 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Celia Garcia-Malo, Sofia Romero-Peralta, Irene Cano-Pumarega Source Type: research