Author/Authors :
Sorkhabi, Roohangiz tabriz university of medical sciences - Tabriz Childre Hospital, تبريز, ايران , Malaki, Madjid tabriz university of medical sciences - Tabriz Childre Hospital, تبريز, ايران , Shoaran, Maryam tabriz university of medical sciences - Tabriz Childre Hospital, تبريز, ايران , Moazeni, Soussan tabriz university of medical sciences - Tabriz Childre Hospital, تبريز, ايران , Bagheri, Shafighe tabriz university of medical sciences - Tabriz Childre Hospital, تبريز, ايران
Abstract :
Background: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is an annoying sensation and an important cause of sleep disturbancesin major thalassemia.Materials and Methods:In a cross-sectional study in 58 major thalassemia patients aged 3 to 25 years in Tabriz children hospital, restless legs syndrome prevalence was evaluated.Results: RLS is a common problem in major thalassemia with prevalence of 24%. It included the most common reason of sleep disorder in thalassemia patients (83%). Restless legs syndrome; is not related to ferritin or iron level and age. Although RLS is more common in females, it is not statistically significant.Conclusion: RLS is a common disorder in thalassemia patients but usually unnoticed by physicians and nursing.
Keywords :
Restless legs syndrome , Thalassemia major , Sleep disorders , Ferritin
