The Role of Iron in Pediatric Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep

Volume: 37, Issue: 04, Pages: 439 - 445
Published: Aug 1, 2017
Abstract
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common and treatable neurologic condition in pediatric patients, with a prevalence as high as 2 to 3%. The diagnosis of RLS is made clinically based on an urge to move the legs accompanied by lower extremity discomfort that occurs during rest usually later in the day and is relieved by movement. Periodic limb movements in sleep (PLMS) can overlap with RLS, although PLMS also exists as a separate entity...
Paper Details
Title
The Role of Iron in Pediatric Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep
Published Date
Aug 1, 2017
Volume
37
Issue
04
Pages
439 - 445
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