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Abstract：
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder characterized by the sudden urge to move the lower limbs during periods of rest accompanied by an unpleasant sensation like tingling or burning in the legs. Often, this urge is partially relieved by the movement of legs. However, it causes disturbance of sleep leading to daytime fatigue. Herein, we present an unusual case of new-onset of restless leg syndrome in a COVID-19 infected patient who presented three weeks after an uncomplicated delivery via caesarean section. The patient was managed with sleep hygiene measures, oral iron and vitamin C tablets apart from general COVID-19 management medications, subsequently leading to significant improvements. Here we have discussed possible associated factors, pathophysiological mechanisms and management of RLS in the case of COVID infected individuals.
摘要：
不安腿综合征（RLS）是一种睡眠障碍，其特征是在休息期间突然需要移动下肢，并伴有令人不快的感觉，如腿部刺痛或灼热。通常,这种冲动被腿部的运动部分缓解。然而,它会引起睡眠障碍，导致白天疲劳。在这里，我们报道了1例感染COVID-19的患者新发不宁腿综合征的不寻常病例,该患者在无并发症剖腹产3周后出现.患者接受了睡眠卫生措施，口服铁和维生素C片剂，除了一般的COVID-19管理药物，随后导致重大改进。这里我们讨论了可能的相关因素，COVID感染者的病理生理机制和RLS管理。
