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RMJ. 2022; 47(3): 776-777


Frequency of restless legs syndrome in patients with diabetes mellitus and hypertension

Zukhruf Masood, Fareeha Amjad, Adnan Hashim.

Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the frequency of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in a patient with diabetes mellitus and hypertension.
Methodology: In this cross-sectional study, 225 patients were selected through the non-probability convenience sampling technique. Data were collected from the diabetic clinic and civil hospital, Gujranwala. The study was completed in six months.
Results: Restless-legs syndrome was identified in 48(64.0%) of those with diabetes mellitus, 37(49.3%) with hypertension, and 58(77.3%) in patients with diabetes mellitus and hypertension.
Conclusion: RLS is frequent in patients with diabetes mellitus and hypertension.

Key words: Restless leg syndrome, diabetes mellitus, hypertension.


 
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Masood, Zukhruf, Fareeha Amjad, and Adnan Hashim. "Frequency of restless legs syndrome in patients with diabetes mellitus and hypertension." Rawal Medical Journal 47.3 (2022), 776-777. Print.



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Masood, Z., Amjad, . F. & Hashim, . A. (2022) Frequency of restless legs syndrome in patients with diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Rawal Medical Journal, 47 (3), 776-777.