अध्ययन डिज़ाइन
- अध्ययन प्रकार
- review
- जनसंख्या
- General population review; notable subgroups include pregnant women and patients with anemia; vasodilators and IV iron used empirically
- हस्तक्षेप
- The restless leg syndrome. intravenous iron (dose not specified)
- तुलनित्र
- None
- प्राथमिक परिणाम
- Characterization of restless leg syndrome symptoms, prevalence, and treatment approaches
- प्रभाव की दिशा
- Neutral
- पूर्वाग्रह का जोखिम
- Unclear
सारांश
The author reviews and provides examples of the restless leg syndrome (Ekbom's syndrome), emphasizing the frequency of the disorder and its distressing symptoms. The syndrome is characterized by a creeping, crawling sensation in the lower legs, usually at night. It is accompanied by an irresistible urge to move the legs, and this movement eventually relieves the symptoms. It is found in 5% of the general population, with a higher incidence in pregnant women and people with anemia, but no vascular, neurological or other abnormalities are found on examination. Patients are treated empirically with vasodilators or intravenous iron. The etiology is unknown.