Initial treatment of RLS: iron levels, physical activity, & elderly patient care

Diego Garcia-Borreguero, MD, PhD, Sleep Research Institute, Madrid, Spain, discusses the initial treatment approach for restless legs syndrome (RLS), emphasizing the importance of conservative measures such as increasing physical activity and checking iron levels. He recommends oral or intravenous iron supplementation for low iron status, while cautioning against certain medications in elderly patients due to the risk of side effects. This interview took place at the Sleep Europe 2024 congress in Seville, Spain. This interview took place at the Sleep Europe 2024 congress in Seville, Spain.
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