Obesity: a possible risk factor for restless legs syndrome

D Yildiz, N Buyukkoyuncu, AK Kilic, S Cander… - Neurological …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Aim/Background: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a frequent neurological and
sleep disorder. Metabolic disorders are known to be related to sleep disorders. We …

Absence of cardiovascular disease risk factors in restless legs syndrome

FII Cosentino, D Arico, B Lanuzza… - Acta neurologica …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Objective–Restless legs syndrome (RLS) might represent a condition at risk of
cardiovascular (and cerebrovascular) disease; the role of sleep periodic leg movements …

Restless legs syndrome: diagnosis, epidemiology, classification and consequences

G Merlino, M Valente, A Serafini, GL Gigli - Neurological Sciences, 2007 - Springer
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor disorder characterised by a complaint of an
almost irresistible urge to move the legs. RLS is diagnosed clinically by means of the four …

[PDF][PDF] Relationship between Restless Leg Syndrome and Obesity; A Cross-sectional Study: Restless Leg Syndrome and Obesity

LA Malik, A Jabeen, A Javaid… - The Healer Journal of …, 2023 - researchgate.net
Background: Restless leg syndrome is a neurological disorder that is recognized by an
uncontrollable urge to move legs, mostly due to an uncomfortable sensation. These …

A time sequence analysis of the relationship between cardiovascular risk factors, vascular diseases and restless legs syndrome in the general population

A Szentkirályi, H Völzke, W Hoffmann… - Journal of sleep …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Previous cross‐sectional studies regarding the association of restless legs syndrome (RLS)
with cardiovascular morbidity are controversial. Our aim was to evaluate prospectively the …

Restless Legs Syndrome masquerades as chronic insomnia

A Bonakis, A Androutsou, ME Koloutsou, E Vagiakis - Sleep Medicine, 2020 - Elsevier
Objective The objective of this study is to emphasize the importance of the clinical suspicion
of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) among patients with chronic insomnia. Methods We …

The association between obesity and restless legs syndrome: a systemic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

S Lin, H Zhang, T Gao, F Zhong, Y Sun, J Cai… - Journal of affective …, 2018 - Elsevier
Objective Restless legs syndrome (RLS) has been reported to occur more frequently in
obese individuals than in those with normal weight. In this study, a systematic review and …

Psychosomatic symptom profiles in patients with restless legs syndrome

JB Kim, YS Koo, MY Eun, KW Park, KY Jung - Sleep and Breathing, 2013 - Springer
Purpose It has been reported that restless legs syndrome (RLS) might be associated with
multiple psychosomatic symptoms. We aimed to identify which psychosomatic symptom is …

[PDF][PDF] Restless legs syndrome and poor sleep quality in obese children and adolescents

RT Baran, M Atar, Ö Pirgon, S Filiz… - Journal of Clinical …, 2018 - jag.journalagent.com
Objective: Adult epidemiological studies suggest that the rate of Restless Legs syndrome
(RLS) in the general population may range from 5% to 15%. The aim of this study was to …

Is autonomic nervous system involved in restless legs syndrome during wakefulness?

F Izzi, F Placidi, A Romigi, B Lauretti, GA Marfia… - Sleep medicine, 2014 - Elsevier
Objective To investigate cardiovascular autonomic function in patients with restless leg
syndrome (RLS) by means of cardiovascular reflexes and heart rate variability (HRV) during …