Ehtisham Khyzer, Dhaifallah A Alenizi, Tehreem Aftab, Nida Suhail, Khalid D Alenizi, Ghazala Rasool, Abdelrahman MA Abukanna

Publication date

2025/10/1

Journal

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

Volume

14

Issue

1

Pages

429

Publisher

Medknow

Description

Background:

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological condition characterized by feelings of unpleasant sensations in limbs. RLS in patients with chronic kidney disease has substantial effect on quality of life. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients can also present with various cutaneous manifestations which can be helpful in early diagnosis of CKD. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of cutaneous manifestations and RLS among nondialysis CKD patients.

Materials and Methods:

The descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 CKD patients presenting in nephrology outpatient of a hospital in Pakistan from June 10, 2024, to November 10, 2024. Data were collected using structured questionnaire. RLS was diagnosed using the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group criteria, and sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Skin manifestations …

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