Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Restless legs syndrome screening
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for [disease/malignancy].
According to the [guideline name], screening for [disease name] by [test 1] is recommended every [duration] among patients with [condition 1], [condition 2], and [condition 3].
Screening
Screening
There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for restless leg syndrome but, screening for restless leg syndrome may be recommended among patients with:
- Chronically dialysed patients[1]
- Iron deficiency[2]
References
References
- ↑ Cirignotta F, Mondini S, Santoro A, Ferrari G, Gerardi R, Buzzi G (2002). “Reliability of a questionnaire screening restless legs syndrome in patients on chronic dialysis”. Am J Kidney Dis. 40 (2): 302–6. doi:10.1053/ajkd.2002.34508. PMID 12148102.
- ↑ Trenkwalder C, Allen R, Högl B, Paulus W, Winkelmann J (2016). “Restless legs syndrome associated with major diseases: A systematic review and new concept”. Neurology. 86 (14): 1336–43. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000002542. PMC 4826337. PMID 26944272.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]