2022
DOI: 10.4081/monaldi.2022.2167
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Prevalence, risk factors and effects of restless leg syndrome in COPD patients

Abstract: Restless leg syndrome (RLS), a sensory motor disorder, is commonly seen amongst chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. We conducted a study to know its prevalence in COPD and analyse the possible cause and effect of RLS. It is an analytical cross-sectional study conducted between July 2016- December 2020.The prevalence of RLS was evaluated in patients of COPD using RLS diagnostic criteria. Spirometry, iron profile and arterial blood gas analysis was performed in all the patients to evaluate the… Show more

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“…Furthermore, inflammatory reaction or immune responses are might also be involved in development of RLS [8]. The exact mechanism is unknown but it does suggest involvement of dopaminergic pathway as dopamine antagonist makes the symptoms worse while dopamine drugs improve them [9].…”
Section: Cimmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Furthermore, inflammatory reaction or immune responses are might also be involved in development of RLS [8]. The exact mechanism is unknown but it does suggest involvement of dopaminergic pathway as dopamine antagonist makes the symptoms worse while dopamine drugs improve them [9].…”
Section: Cimmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is made based on symptoms described by the patient. A diagnostic criteria called URGE can be used [9]: U, urge to move the legs, associated with uncomfortable/unpleasant leg sensation; R, rest exasperate symptoms; G, gets better with movement; and E, worse in evening/night.…”
Section: Cimmentioning
confidence: 99%