Abstract | Background: Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was done at The Kidney Centre, postgraduate Training Institute Karachi, Pakistan from Jan to June 2020. One hundred and twelve patients on three per week hemodialysis for more than three months at our hemodialysis centre were face to face interviewed as per International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group criteria (IRLSSG) for the presence of RLS symptoms. Their demographic data and laboratory values were recorded from history chart and computer records. The bone mineral profile in this study includes serum calcium (corrected for albumin), serum phosphate levels and serum intact Parathyroid hormone (iPTH) levels. Statistical analyses were done by using SPSS-21. Results: In our study, 38.4% patients had RLS. Serum phosphorus levels were significantly higher in patients with RLS as compared to those who didn't have RLS. No significant association of serum calcium and Parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels with RLS was found. Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of RLS in ESRD patients as compared to general population. Serum phosphorus levels need to be observed and corrected along with maintenance of calcium and PTH levels to improve symptoms of RLS in these patients.
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Authors | Sajid Sultan, Kiran Nasir, Ruqaya Qureshi, Murtaza Dhrolia, Aasim Ahmad |
Journal | Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
(J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad)
2022 Jul-Sep
Vol. 34(Suppl 1)
Issue 3
Pg. S660-S664
ISSN: 1819-2718 [Electronic] Pakistan |
PMID | 36414586
(Publication Type: Observational Study, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Calcium
- Parathyroid Hormone
- Minerals
- Phosphorus
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Topics |
- Humans
- Restless Legs Syndrome
(epidemiology, complications)
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Calcium
- Kidney Failure, Chronic
(complications, therapy, epidemiology)
- Parathyroid Hormone
- Minerals
- Phosphorus
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