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New-onset restless leg syndrome in a COVID-19 patient: a case report with literature review #MMPMID34285741
Mohiuddin O; Khan AA; Shah SMI; Malick MDZ; Memon SF; Jalees S; Yasmin F
Pan Afr Med J 2021[]; 38 (?): 318 PMID34285741show ga
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder characterized by the sudden urge to move the lower limbs during periods of rest accompanied by an unpleasant sensation like tingling or burning in the legs. Often, this urge is partially relieved by the movement of legs. However, it causes disturbance of sleep leading to daytime fatigue. Herein, we present an unusual case of new-onset of restless leg syndrome in a COVID-19 infected patient who presented three weeks after an uncomplicated delivery via caesarean section. The patient was managed with sleep hygiene measures, oral iron and vitamin C tablets apart from general COVID-19 management medications, subsequently leading to significant improvements. Here we have discussed possible associated factors, pathophysiological mechanisms and management of RLS in the case of COVID infected individuals.