Study: RLS Common in CKD Patients
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STOCKHOLM—Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common affliction among patients with stage III-IV CKD, an Italian study found.
The estimated prevalence of RLS in the general population and the hemodialysis population is 5%-15% and 12%-62%, the researchers noted. Little data are available regarding RLS prevalence in patients with CKD stages III-IV.
Tags: chronic kidney disease, CKD, Research, Restless Legs Syndrome, RLS