RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME
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restless legs syndrome, Ekbom disease, risk factors.Abstract
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurosensorimotor disorder manifested by unpleasant sensations in the lower limbs at rest, which compel the patient to move in order to relieve them. Despite the wide prevalence of the disease, systematizing the risk factors for its development remains a relevant task.
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