Restless legs syndrome and iron deficiency in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

[摘要] Study ObjectiveThe association between restless legs syndrome (RLS), periodic leg movements during sleep (PLMS) and iron deficiency has been reported in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); however little is known in adults. The aim of this study was to assess frequencies of RLS, PLMS and other leg movements (LM) and iron deficiency and their relationships with ADHD phenotype in adults with ADHD.

[学科分类] 生理学

[关键词] ADHD;adults;restless leg syndrome;leg movements;iron deficiency;ferritin