Hüzmeli, Can Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Nefroloji Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Candan, Ferhan Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Nefroloji Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Koçkara, Ayşe Şeker Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Nefroloji Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Akkaya, Lale Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Nefroloji Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Kayataş, Mansur Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Nefroloji Anabilim Dalı, Turkey

Relationship between restless leg syndrome an quality of sleep disorders in hemodialysis patients

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Aim. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) an ilness characterized by discomfort in the legs, rest manifested by burning and a desire to move the legs more often at night. This situation is common in hemodialysis patients and can cause insomnia. In our study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between the RLS and quality of sleep disorders. Methods. The study enrolled patients who were receiving hemodialysis. The international restless legs study group criteria were used for patients and the Pittsburg sleep quality index was used for sleep disturbance. In all patients, complete blood count, PTH, calcium, phosphorus, creatinine, iron, serum iron binding capacity and ferritin levels were evaluated. Results. The study enrolled 112 hemodialysis patients. The mean age of patients was 56.8 ± 16.2. In patients 61.6% the disorder in sleep quality was detected and in 66.1% the RLS was detected. A significant relationship between quality of sleep disorders and RLS (p 0.05) were detected. A significant association among disorders in sleep quality and RLS anemia, PTH, calcium and phosphorus levels were not detected. Conclusion. In our study, a significant relationship between quality of sleep disorders and RLS was detected. In hemodialysis patients, disorders in sleep quality and RLS is more common, but its etiology is unclear. Due to RLS symptoms more often at the night it is thought to be lead to quality of sleep disorders.

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Restless legs syndrome , quality of sleep disorders , hemodialysis

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