| Restless legs syndrome: diagnostic time-savers, Tx tips. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19679021 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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To diagnose restless legs syndrome (RLS), start with the 4 "essential criteria": (1) a powerful urge to move the legs that is (2) rest-induced, (3) improves with activity, and (4) worsens in the evening. Carefully screen for secondary causes of RLS, including renal failure, pregnancy, iron deficiency, and medications that can cause or exacerbate symptoms. Carbidopa/levodopa is the first-line treatment for patients with intermittent symptoms of RLS; dopamine agonists are recommended for those with daily or refractory symptoms. |
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Authors:
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Darlene E Moyer; Javier Zayas-Bazan; Gary Reese |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of family practice Volume: 58 ISSN: 1533-7294 ISO Abbreviation: J Fam Pract Publication Date: 2009 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-08-14 Completed Date: 2009-08-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7502590 Medline TA: J Fam Pract Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 415-23 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Scottsdale Healthcare Family Medicine Residency Program, University of Arizona School of Medicine, 7301 East 2nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA. darlene.moyer@gmail.com |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Decision Trees Diagnosis, Differential Female Ferritins / blood Humans Middle Aged Neurotransmitter Agents / therapeutic use Restless Legs Syndrome / diagnosis*, etiology, therapy* Risk Factors |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Neurotransmitter Agents; 9007-73-2/Ferritins |
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