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Prevalence, Severity, and Determinants of Restless Legs Syndrome Among Patients on, Maintenance Hemodialysis: A Cross-Sectional Study. | ||
| The Medical Journal of Basrah University | ||
| Volume 44, Issue 1, April 2026 PDF (267.02 K) | ||
| Document Type: Research Paper | ||
| DOI: 10.33762/mjbu.2026.191440 | ||
| Author | ||
| Alaa H. A. Al Krush H. A. Al Krush | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Restless Legs Syndrome is a frequent neurological disorder in patients receiving hemodialysis. It causes sleep disturbance, fatigue, and reduced quality of life, yet data on its occurrence in Iraq are scarce. Aim of the study: To determine the prevalence, severity, and associated factors of Restless Legs Syndrome among individuals undergoing chronic hemodialysis. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from February to October 2025 at two hemodialysis centers in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Adult patients who had been on regular hemodialysis for at least three months were included, while those with neurological diseases or taking drugs known to trigger Restless Legs Syndrome were excluded. Diagnosis and assessment of severity followed the criteria of the 2014 International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group. Demographic and clinical variables, including age, sex, body mass index, duration and adequacy of dialysis, and causes of kidney failure, were analyzed. Results: Among 163 participants, 28.2 % had Restless Legs Syndrome (mean age 50.1 ± 14.2 years; 55.2 %female). The condition was more common in women, obese patients, those with dialysis duration exceeding five years, and those with inadequate dialysis. No association was found with age, frequency of dialysis, or cause of kidney disease. Of the affected patients, 11% had very severe symptoms, and 59% had moderate to severe symptoms. Conclusion: Restless Legs Syndrome is common among hemodialysis patients, particularly women, obese individuals, and those with prolonged or insufficient dialysis. Early screening and management of risk factors may improve outcomes. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Chronic Kidney Disease; Hemodialysis; Restless Legs Syndrome | ||
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