Abstract:

In this study, we aimed to investigate the frequency of restless legs syndrome and the probable relation between demographic characteristics of the patients diagnosed in patients on hemodialysis treatment program for chronic renal failure in Mardin, Turkey.METHODS: In this study, chronic renal failure patients over 18 years of age, with a Kt/V >1.4 value admitted to the two dialysis centers in Mardin and under hemodialysis program for at least three months were included. For the diagnosis of restless legs syndrome, the diagnosis form of The International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group was used. The patients were divided into two groups depending on the presence or absence of restless legs syndrome. Demographical and laboratory characteristics of the two groups were compared.RESULTS: The study included all of the 90 patients receiving hemodialysis treatment and restless legs syndrome was diagnosed in eight (8.9%) of these cases. Although the mean duration of hemodialysis treatment was longer in patients with restless legs syndrome, the difference was not signifi cant (p=0.06). The demographic and biochemical characteristics showed no difference between the two groups (p >0.05). Diabetes Mellitus and hypertension were detected in 44 and 43% of all participants, respectively.CONCLUSION: Restless legs syndrome was detected in 8.9% of chronic renal failure patients receiving hemodialysis treatment. The demographic characteristics of patients in the presence or absence of restless legs syndrome are similar.

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