Restless leg syndrome: is it a real problem?
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Restless leg syndrome: is it a real problem?
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common condition that is frequently unrecognized, misdiagnosed and poorly managed. It is characterized by uncomfortable sensations deep in the legs developing at rest that compel the person to move; symptoms are worst at night and sleep disturbance is common. RLS occurs in 7%-11% of the population in Western countries, and many such people experience troublesom...
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عنوان ژورنال: Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management
سال: 2006
ISSN: 1176-6336
DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.2006.2.4.465