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Restless legs syndrome in children Volume 14, issue 2, Mars-Avril 2011

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AP-HP, Hôpital Trousseau, Service de neuropédiatrie, 26, rue du Dr Arnold Netter, 75571 Paris Cedex 12, France, Centre de référence neurogénétique, mouvements anormaux de l’enfant, Hôpital Trousseau, Service de neuropédiatrie, 26, rue du Dr Arnold Netter, 75571 Paris Cedex 12, France

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is an uncomfortable and irresistible urge to move one's legs. This usually occurs at bedtime, but can occur at other times, when the legs have been inactive, such as when sitting still for a long period of time. Diagnosis is made based on clinical symptoms. An overnight sleep study is recommended to evaluate especially periodic limb movement disorder, which is often associated. A relationship with attention deficit disorder hyperactivity is common. Children with evidence of low-iron storage, low-serum ferritin and/or iron levels may likely benefit from iron therapy. Dopamine agonists may be efficacious in severe forms.