Restless legs syndrome: keys to recognition and treatment

Restless legs syndrome: keys to recognition and treatment

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common and clinically significant motor disorder increasingly recognized by physicians and the general public, yet still underdiagnosed, underreported, and undertreated. Effective therapies are available, but a high index of suspicion is required to make the diagnos...

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Veröffentlicht in:Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine 2005-09, Vol.72 (9), p.769-770
Hauptverfasser: Avecillas, Jaime F, Golish, Joseph A, Giannini, Carmen, Yataco, José C
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Sprache:eng
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Humans
Restless Legs Syndrome - diagnosis
Restless Legs Syndrome - etiology
Restless Legs Syndrome - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common and clinically significant motor disorder increasingly recognized by physicians and the general public, yet still underdiagnosed, underreported, and undertreated. Effective therapies are available, but a high index of suspicion is required to make the diagnosis and start treatment quickly. We now have enough data to support the use of dopaminergic agents, benzodiazepines, antiepileptics, and opioids in these patients.
ISSN:0891-1150
1939-2869
DOI:10.3949/ccjm.72.9.769