Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder characterized by nocturnally exacerbating pain that leads to significant sleep disturbances. The hormonal and metabolic changes caused by sleep disruption may increase the incidence of muscle-related diseases like sarcopenia in older adults, which is defined by a progressive loss of muscle strength and mass. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between RLS and sarcopenia, which may affect each other through common pathophysiological pathways in older adults.

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肌肉减少症似乎常见于患有不宁腿综合征的老年患者


不宁腿综合征 （RLS） 是一种以夜间加剧疼痛为特征的疾病，可导致严重的睡眠障碍。睡眠中断引起的荷尔蒙和代谢变化可能会增加老年人肌肉相关疾病（如肌肉减少症）的发病率，其定义为肌肉力量和质量的进行性丧失。本研究旨在探讨 RLS 与肌肉减少症之间的关系，它们可能通过老年人的常见病理生理途径相互影响。