Heredity of Restless Legs Syndrome in a Pregnant Population

Hennessy, Mary Dawn; Torre, Frances Aimee De La

doi:10.1111/1552-6909.12248

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“…32 Page | 20408 RLS can be a trigger of RLS in current pregnancy. 5 In my study it was found that patient having RLS also complain of sleepiness. Stress during pregnancy exacerbate symptoms.…”

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“…5 in which a person has an urge and desire to move legs with a feel of parasthesia. It is provoked by rest.…”

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“…6 The pain increases in evening and it is subsided with movement. 5 The incidence of RLS in women is double as in men .One to three women in pregnancy usually suffer with RLS. Clinicians should screen and treat the symptoms of RLS and should considered iron level or low doses opioids therapy at night.…”

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“…3 In 1945,a Swedish neurological Willis Ekbom explained a medical condition known as RLS. 4 It is a neurological movement related disorder 5 in which a person has an urge and desire to move legs with a feel of parasthesia . It is provoked by rest.…”

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Prevalence of Restless Leg Syndrome among Pregnant Females

Habib¹,

Asif²,

Tanveer³

2018

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Abstract:Objective: The aims of the study was to investigate the prevalence of RLS during pregnancy and its associated factor Study Design: It was an observational study.Sample Size: 370 pregnant females were selected for the study.Setting: Different private and Govt. hospital of Karachi. Method:Each participant was asked to stand in a quiet room Face to face interview was conducted. Consent form was given to females who were willing to participate.Physical examination was done i.e. height and weights was calculated.Result: Research confirmed that there was a high prevalence of RLS in third trimester there is less awareness on RLS in females and in general population and the medical professionals. Conclusion:Restless leg syndrome was high in third trimester rather than second or first trimester. The exact cause of RLS is unknown .The factors include dietary factors, hormonal factors, physiological changes and genetic factor during pregnancy.

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“…5 in which a person has an urge and desire to move legs with a feel of parasthesia. It is provoked by rest.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Prevalence of Restless Leg Syndrome among Pregnant Females

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Asif²,

Tanveer³

2018

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“…The primary RLS is idiopathic and is usually genetic and the secondary is usually associated with condition like pregnancy, anemia and kidney failure. 3 It is diagnosed clinically the International RLS study group Rating Scale (IRLS) essential criteria: a) An urge to move the legs or other parts of the body. b) The urge to move sensations begin during periods of rest.…”

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Prevalence of Restless Leg Syndrome and Its Assosiated Factors among Pregnant Females

Habib¹,

Yamin²,

Rashad³

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Abstract:The study was conducted to check the prevalence and associated factors among pregnancy. It was an observational cross sectional study.102 pregnant females was carefully chosen for the study. Different private and Govt. hospital of Karachi. Each participant was asked to stand in a quiet room Face to face interview was conducted. Consent form was given to females who were willing to participate. Physical investigation was done.The prevalence is 32 % in France. The prevalence of Brazil is 13.5%. In Japan the prevalence is 19.9%Research confirmed high prevalence of RLS in third trimester there is less awareness on RLS in females.RLS can have adverse effect in pregnant females as it may persuade sleep complaint .The exact cause of RLS is unknown .The factors include dietary factors ,hormonal factors, physiological changes and genetic factor during pregnancy. Restless Legs Syndrome was 47.1% with IRLS Scores between 21 -30, Prevalence of Very Severe Restless Legs Syndrome was 46.1% with IRLS Scores between 31 -40, there were none of the sample found at mild stage who had IRLS scores between 1 -10.the outcomes of Epworth Sleepiness scale, it was found that 64.7% of the females her Normal ESS Score of between 0 -10, so the overall prevalence of Epworth Sleepiness in our data was 35.3%. The prevalence of Mild Epworth sleepiness was 29.4% with ESS scores between 11 -14, prevalence of moderate Epworth Sleepiness was 5.9% with ESS Scores between 15 -18, and none of the sample was found to be at severe stage of Epworth sleepiness, i.e. a ESS Scores between 19 -24.

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