LABORATORY FINDING AND RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME IN REGULAR HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS

Abstract

Introduction: restless leg syndrome, a complication that increases morbidity and mortality in hemodialysis patients, is a concern. To explore RLS we can start by looking at the baseline characteristics of regular hemodialysis patients.

Aim: To perform baseline characteristic and prevalence of RLS in regular hemodialysis patients.

Metode: This study involved 71 regular hemodialysis patients at the Haji Adam Malik Medan General Hospital using a cross sectional design. Through interviews in accordance with the criteria of the International Restless Leg Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG) RLS status is enforce. Data of laboratory finding were obtained by laboratory examination. Using the SPSS-21 application, the data has been analyzed.

Result: Various baseline characteristics based on laboratory examination results (Hemoglobin; Calcium; Phosphate; Fibroblast Growth Factors-23; ferritin serum; Serum Iron; Tranferin Saturation; and Total Iron Binding Capacity) and prevalence of RLS in regular hemodialysis patients reach 26 respondents (36.6%)

Conclusion: In regular hemodialysis patients, there is an increase in levels of phosphate, calcium and FGF-23. Almost all patients were anemic. Of 71 respondents, 26 respondents (36.6%) with RLS.