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Prevalence of restless legs syndrome and sleep problems in Korean children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a single institution study

Soonhak Kwon, Youngsoo Sohn, Seong-Hoon Jeong, Un-Sun Chung, Hyeeun Seo

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2014;57(7):317-322. Published online July 23, 2014

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Purpose

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder in school-aged children. Patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS) often present with ADHD symptoms and vice versa. This study was the first to attempt to identify the prevalence of RLS and sleep problems in children with ADHD in Korea.

Methods

Patients diagnosed with ADHD were asked to complete a sleep questionnaire. The sleep...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2014.57.7.317

Case Report

A case of restless legs syndrome in a child presenting with growing pains

Dong Soon Kim, Hong Beom Shin, Young Min Ahn

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2008;51(11):1222-1227. Published online November 15, 2008

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological sleep disorder in adults characterized by the following diagnostic criteria: an urge to move that is usually associated with unpleasant sensations and symptoms that are worse at rest, relieved by movement, and most severe at night. The definite diagnosis of RLS in children is stricter and consists of self-description of leg discomfort...

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