Periodic Limb Movement Disorder

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Sleep disorder
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:PLMD
gptkbp:affects sleep quality
gptkbp:canBePrimaryOrSecondary true
gptkbp:cause excessive daytime sleepiness
gptkbp:characterizedBy involuntary limb movements during sleep
gptkbp:diagnosedBy polysomnography
gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis obstructive sleep apnea
nocturnal seizures
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1953
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
gptkbp:ICD-10_code G47.61
gptkbp:oftenCo-occursWith gptkb:restless_legs_syndrome
gptkbp:prevalence increases with age
gptkbp:riskFactor iron deficiency
use of antidepressants
chronic renal failure
gptkbp:symptom repetitive leg jerks
sleep fragmentation
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:benzodiazepines
anticonvulsants
dopaminergic agents
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sleep_Study
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7