Prevalence of Restless Leg Syndrome in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan (original) (raw)

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological disorder which is commonly misdiagnosed due to its presentation of signs and symptoms with other diseases including Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases, migraine etc. RLS may worsen with increasing age, and it is more common in women as compared to men. The objective of this study was to document the prevalence of Restless legs syndrome (RLS) in district Hyderabad Sind. This cross sectional survey was conducted at the Civil hospital Hyderabad of Hyderabad, Sindh, from January 19 to September 19. Data was collected by simple random technique through face to face interview. Written consent was taken from all individuals. All parameters including demographic traits, clinical history, smoking history taken. Blood pressure reading was assessed by mercury sphygmomanometer. All four criteria of RLS assessed according to group of RLS study group. Finally 2117 participants participated in this study, the mean age of males was 45.92 ± 16.95 years and in females it was 41.63 ± 17.35 years. Both SBP and DBP was higher in males than females, (it is basic characteristics of participants) the prevalence of RLS was higher in females compare to females. In this study, we reported the overall prevalence of RLS is 13.4% and in females, it is higher compare to men.

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