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Restless leg syndrome in uraemia

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Link to WHO Definition

Restless leg syndrome in uraemia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1096304945

Neurological disorder that is characterized by an irresistible urge to move the legs, usually accompanied by unpleasant sensations, that is worse at night and only relieved by movement. Can occur secondary to renal failure and uremic encephalopathy, with 15-20% of patients with Chronic kidney disease developing RLS.