In young patients under the age of 18, diagnosed Restless Leg Syndrome requires detailed blood analysis
. Screening tests have shown that these children have highly low levels of Storage Iron
(Ferritin).
Pediatric sleep disorder, Restless Leg Syndrome in children
who have difficulty falling asleep and/or maintaining sleep. It is common. In etiological screening, low iron levels as well as a positive family history are important. For this reason, in pediatric patients complaining of
sleep disorders, in addition to carefully questioning the family history, attention should also be paid to
iron levels. Therefore, when applying treatment, it is appropriate to combine medications suitable for the pediatric age group with iron therapy.
Read: 0
