Restless Leg Syndrome

Restless Leg Syndrome

Authors

  • Asif Chaudhary
  • Kifayat Ullah Malik
  • Jamil Ahmed

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v11i3.1020

Keywords:

Restless Legs Syndrome. Nocturnal Myoclonus Syndrome. General Practice. Misdiagnoses. Sleep Disorders. Dopamine Agonists. Questionnaires. Movement Disorders. Polysomnography.

Abstract

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a very common medical condition that is under recognized and often misdiagnosed and maltreated in general practice in Pakistan. It is a very distressing condition for patients and often attributed to nutritional deficiencies or labeled as simple cramps. Its cure is rarely possible. In this article the authors intend to discuss the diagnosis and management of this condition.

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Published

04/16/2016

How to Cite

Chaudhary, A., Malik, K. U., & Ahmed, J. (2016). Restless Leg Syndrome. Annals of King Edward Medical University, 11(3). https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v11i3.1020

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