• 수면정신생리
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.3-8
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• 2023

Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) is a sleep-related movement disorder characterized by involuntary, rhythmic limb movements during sleep. While PLMD itself is not considered life-threatening, its association with certain underlying health conditions raises concerns about mortality risks. PLMD has been found to be associated with cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The fragmented sleep caused by the repetitive limb movements and associated arousals may contribute to sympathetic activation, chronic sleep disruption, sleep deprivation, and subsequent cardiovascular problems, which can increase mortality risks. The comorbidities and health factors commonly associated with PLMD, such as obesity, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease, may also contribute to increased mortality risks. PLMD is often observed alongside other neurological disorders, including restless legs syndrome (RLS) and Parkinson's disease. The presence of PLMD in these conditions may exacerbate the underlying health issues and potentially contribute to higher mortality rates. Further research is needed to elucidate the specific mechanisms linking PLMD to mortality risks and to develop targeted interventions that address these risks.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.9-12
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• 2023

Periodic limb movements during sleep (PLMS) are prevalent in various sleep disorders, such as restless legs syndrome (RLS), periodic limb movements disorder, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), and narcolepsy. PLMS has been hypothesized to be related to the decline of dopaminergic transmission. In RLS, PLMS is suggested to be related to iron deficiency and symptom severity. PLMD is a rare sleep disorder, and the role of PLMS in PLMD has not been clearly investigated yet. PLMS in OSA, which remain after proper PAP therapy, may need further management. The clinical relevance of PLMS in RBD and narcolepsy have not been investigated thoroughly and need further studies. Whether PLMS are to be considered as a mere symptom of individual sleep disorders or not can be elucidated through studies investigating the efficacy of therapeutic approaches to reduce PLMS in various sleep disorders.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.84-87
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• 2000

The periodic limb movement (PLM) disorder is a disease of motor sign mainly in the lower extremities, whereas the restless leg syndrome (RLS) accompanies sensory symptoms in the lower extremities. These two disorders may occur in the one patient, which implies possible common pathophysiological background in those disorders. The aim of this article is to review the clinical features, diagnostic criteria, electrophysiological characteristics of the two disorders and their relation to neurological disorders.

• Journal of Sleep Medicine
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.62-67
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• 2018

Objectives: Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a common sensorimotor disorder and is frequently associated with periodic limb movement in sleep (PLMS). Also about one third of patient with RLS have periodic limb movement during wakefulness (PLMW). However there is little research on the correlation between PLMW and RLS. We aimed to evaluate difference in sleep characteristics between patients with RLS with PLMW and those without PLMW. Methods: Our study included twenty eight RLS patients. Subjects underwent suggested immobilization test (SIT) prior to one full-night polysomnography study. Patients were classified into two groups according to the presence of PLMW based on SIT-PLMW index. Polysomnographic findings, subjective sleep quality, and hematologic results were analyzed and compared between the two groups. Results: Mean age of patient with frequent PLMW (SIT-PLMW ${\geq}40/hr$) was significantly higher. RLS patients with frequent PLMW were also significantly related to insomnia severity. The PLMS index was higher in patients with PLMW and showed a significant correlation with the PLMW index. Conclusions: PLMW influence sleep quality such as insomnia and is correlated with movement during sleep.

• Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.7-11
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• 2012

Polysomnography is used to diagnose many types of sleep disorders including sleep apnea, periodic limb movement disorder, REM sleep behavior disorder, parasomnias, and narcolepsy. It is a comprehensive recording of the biophysiological changes that occur during sleep. The polysomnography monitors many body functions parameters including EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, respiratory airflow, respiratory effort, and pulse oximetry during sleep. Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) is performed for diagnosing narcolepsy and excessive daytime sleepiness. It is usually to be done after an overnight polysomnography. The test consists of four or five 20-minute nap opportunities that are scheduled two hours apart.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.50-56
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• 2016

Purpose: Nocturnal enuresis (NE) is one of the most common problems in childhood. NE has a multifactorial etiology and is influenced by sleep and arousal mechanisms. The aim of the present study was to prospectively evaluate sleep problems and patterns in children with NE compared with normal healthy controls. Methods: Twenty-eight children with NE and 16 healthy controls were included in the study. To evaluate sleep habits and disturbances, parents and children filled out a questionnaire that included items about sleep patterns and sleep-related behaviors prior to treatment for NE. Demographic factors and other data were compared for the two groups based on the responses to the sleep questionnaire. Results: Night awakening, sleepwalking, and periodic limb movements were more prevalent in children with NE, but symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing were not increased in this group. There were statistically significant differences in periodic limb movements and daytime sleepiness between the two groups. Conclusion: Children with NE seemed to have more sleep problems such as night awakening, sleepwalking, and periodic limb movements. In addition, a higher level of daytime sleepiness and hyperactivity in patients with NE suggested a relationship between NE and sleep disorders.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.5-12
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• 2007

Sleep changes substantially with age. There is a phase advance in the circadian sleep cycle and increased waking after sleep onset. The elderly people wake more frequently during the night and experience fragmented sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness. The prevalence of sleep disorders increases with age, and the composition of sleep disorders in the elderly differs from that in the young. The most frequently encountered sleep disorders are psychophysiologic insomnia, sleep disturbance due to dementia, sleeprelated respiratory disorder, restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder, and REM sleep behavior disorder. To treat the elderly sleep problem appropriately, it is important to know how sleep pattern changes as we age and to understand the cause of sleep-related symptoms. This article will review the sleep physiology and common sleep disorders in the elderly.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.34-42
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• 2000

배 경: 주기성 사지운동증은 비교적 높은 유병률을 보이는 질환임에도 불구하고 그 병태생리에 대해선 알려진 바가 적다. 또한 고령층에서의 유병률이 높기 때문에 폐쇄성 수면무 호흡증과 동반되는 경우가 많지만 두 질환의 관련성에 대한 기존의 연구에서는 일관된 결론을 찾기 어렵다. 본 연구에서는 기존 연구보다 더 큰 규모의 대상군에서 주기성 사지운동증의 특징과 폐쇄성 수면무호흡증이 주기성 사지운동증에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. 방 법: 수면다원검사에 의해 주기성 사지운동증으로 진단 된 320명(남자 192명, 여자 128명)을 연구대상으로 하였다. 대상군의 평균 연령은 53.1세(SD=15.1)였다. 이중 주기성 서천석 41 등 사지운동증만을 가진 대상군이 150명, 주기성 사지운동증과 폐쇄성 수면무호흡증을 함께 가진 대상군이 149명이었으며 기면병을 동반한 대상군이 21명이었다. 연령, 성별 그리고 병발 질환이 주기성 사지운동증에 미치는 영향에 대해 다변량분석 등을 실시하였다. 또한 대상군을 폐쇄성 수면무호흡증 병발 여부에 따라 두 군으로 나누어 사지운동 지표와 수면 지표를 비교하였다. 결 과: 대상군의 시간당 주기성 사지운동의 빈도(periodic limb movement index, 이하 PLMI)는 평균 25.2(SD=24.8)회이고 이 중 각성을 동반한 운동(periodic limb movement arousal index, 이하 PLMAI)은 시간당 3.4 (SD=6.3)회이었다. PLMI와 PLMAI는 모두 연령과 양의 상관관계가 있었다. 남성에서 여성에 비해 PLMI가 더 높았는데(p<0.01) 이는 남녀간의 연령 분포의 차이에 기인하는 것은 아니었다. PLMI를 종속변인으로, 성별, 연령, 폐쇄성 수면무호흡증의 병발 여부를 독립변인으로 하여 다변량분석을 시행한 결과 성별(t=4.35, p<0.001)과 연령(t=-3.66, p<0.001), 폐쇄성 수면무호흡증의 병발(t=-2.20, p<0.05)이 PLMI에 유의한 기여를 하는 것으로 나타났다. 주기성 사지운동증만 있는 대상군(n=150), 주기성 사지운동증과 수면무호흡증이 병발된 대상군(n=149)으로 나누어 PLMI, PLMAI를 비교 한 결과 두 집단간에 유의한 차이가 없었다. 그러나 두 집단간에 PLMI와 상관성을 보이는 수면 지표에는 차이가 있었다. PLMI가 주기성 사지운동증만 있는 대상군에서는 서파 수면 및 렘 수면의 비율과 각각 음의 상관성이 있었지만 주기성 사지운동증과 수면무호흡증이 병발한 대상군에서는 수면효율과 음의 상관성이 있었다. 결 론: 본 연구를 통해 폐쇄성 수면무호흡증이 주기성 사지운동증의 시간당 빈도에 영향을 미치고 있음을 확인하였다. 이러한 영향이 폐쇄성 수면무호흡증으로 인해 유발된 자율신경 각성에 의해 매개되었을 것으로 추론한다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제51권11호
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• pp.1222-1227
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• 2008

하지 불안증후군은 다리의 감각 둔화와 감각이상을 호소하며, 쉬고 있을 때 악화되고 움직이면 완화되는 특징을 보이는 증후군이다. 정확한 원인은 아직 알려진 바 없으며 아동기 시작되는 하지 불안증후군은 철분 결핍 및 가족력과 연관된 것으로 되어 있다. 또한 하지 불안증후군은 주의력 결핍 과잉행동 장애를 흔히 동반하며, 수면 다원 검사로 확진되는 주기성 사지 운동증과 같은 선상의 질병으로 여겨진다. 저자들은 하지 통증을 호소하는 5세 남아에서 어머니의 가족력을 발견하고 주의력 결핍 장애의 증상을 동반하며 수면 다원 검사로 진단된 경도의 주기성 사지 운동증으로 확진한 하지 불안 증후군을 진단하고 철분제 복용 후 증상 호전을 보인 사례를 경험하였기에 이를 보고하며, 성장통으로 내원하는 아이들에서 하지 불안 증후군을 감별할 것을 제안하는 바이다.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.10-16
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• 2011

There has been a growing interest in sleep problems associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In this paper, we reviewed the current literature on the underlying sleep problems associated with ADHD. Sleep problems are very common in children with ADHD. Patients with ADHD may have sleep difficulties including difficulty falling asleep, frequent night awakening, increased tiredness upon waking. Children with ADHD are associated to restless legs syndrome, periodic limb movement and sleep-disordered breathing. Screening for other psychiatric comorbidities and the side effects of medications, such as psychostimulants, is also necessary when considering sleep problems in ADHD. Sleep problems can cause a negative impact on the quality of life and emotional well-being both of children with ADHD and their parents. Many evidences suggest that assessment of sleep difficulties should be included in evaluating the patient of ADHD.