Restless legs syndrome

Ilia Itin; Cynthia L Comella

doi:10.1016/j.pop.2005.02.008

Restless legs syndrome

Prim Care. 2005 Jun;32(2):435-48. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2005.02.008.

Authors

Ilia Itin¹, Cynthia L Comella

Affiliation

¹ Rush University Medical Center, Section of Movement Disorders, 1725 West Harrison Street, Suite 755, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.

PMID: 15935194
DOI: 10.1016/j.pop.2005.02.008

Abstract

RLS is a common condition that is likely to be encountered by primary care physicians in their practice. The currently available medications are highly effective in treating RLS. The knowledge of clinical presentation and diagnostic features of RLS will empower the primary care practitioners to effectively treat their patients who have RLS.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Dopamine Agonists / therapeutic use
Humans
Iron / therapeutic use
Primary Health Care
Restless Legs Syndrome / diagnosis*
Restless Legs Syndrome / drug therapy*
Restless Legs Syndrome / physiopathology

Substances

Dopamine Agonists
Iron