TY - JOUR
AU - Stewart, R., Malcolm
AB - Downloaded from http://journals.lww.com/jaapa by BhDMf5ePHKbH4TTImqenVA5KvPVPZ0P5BEgU+IUTEfzO/GUWifn2IfwcEVVH9SSn on 06/03/2020 CME Diagnosis and treatment of restless legs syndrome Samantha Sales, MD; Manjit K. Sanghera, PhD; David J. Klocko, MPAS, PA-C; R. Malcolm Stewart, MD ABSTRACT Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder character- ized by an irresistible urge to move the legs during rest, usually accompanied by uncomfortable sensations in the affected extremity or extremities. RLS can mani- fest at any age but prevalence increases with advanc- ing age. This article describes the symptoms of RLS, associated comorbidities, and how to diagnose and manage RLS. Keywords: restless legs syndrome, movement disorder, URGED criteria, dopaminergics, periodic limb move- ments, involuntary Learning objectives Describe the epidemiology of RLS and its effects on patient quality of life across the lifespan. Discuss the diagnostic evaluation and management of patients with RLS. estless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder character- ized by an irresistible urge to move the legs during rest, usually accompanied by uncomfortable sen- sations in the affected extremity. When these symptoms are fully developed, the diagnosis is fairly straightforward. ative for healthcare providers to know how to recognize, However when RLS is more subtle, or presents with diagnose, and treat this condition. nonmotor symptoms, 
TI - Diagnosis and treatment of restless legs syndrome
JF - Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
DO - 10.1097/01.JAA.0000484298.56781.23
DA - 2016-07-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/wolters-kluwer-health/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-restless-legs-syndrome-NeW7FprE49
SP - 15
VL - 29
IS - 7
DP - DeepDyve
ER -