Diagnosis and treatment of restless legs syndrome
Autor: | Samantha G Sales, David J. Klocko, R. M. Stewart, Manjit K. Sanghera |
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Rok vydání: | 2016 |
Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
business.industry medicine.disease Nurse Assisting body regions 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Physical medicine and rehabilitation Restless Legs Syndrome mental disorders medicine Prevalence Humans 030212 general & internal medicine Restless legs syndrome business 030217 neurology & neurosurgery Rest (music) |
Zdroj: | JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 29(7) |
ISSN: | 1547-1896 |
Popis: | Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move the legs during rest, usually accompanied by uncomfortable sensations in the affected extremity or extremities. RLS can manifest at any age but prevalence increases with advancing age. This article describes the symptoms of RLS, associated comorbidities, and how to diagnose and manage RLS. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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