Restless Legs Syndrome Prevalence in Major Thalasemia; Tabriz Children Hospital

Background: restless legs syndrome (rls) is an annoying sensation and an important cause of sleep disturbancesin major thalassemia.materials and methods:in a cross-sectional study in 58 major thalassemia patients aged 3 to 25 years in tabriz children hospital, restless legs syndrome prevalence was evaluated.results: rls is a common problem in major thalassemia with prevalence of 24%. it included the most common reason of sleep disorder in thalassemia patients (83%). restless legs syndrome; is not related to ferritin or iron level and age. although rls is more common in females, it is not statistically significant.conclusion: rls is a common disorder in thalassemia patients but usually unnoticed by physicians and nursing.