Restless Legs Syndrome
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| Name: Restless Legs Syndrome |
| Also known as: Wittmaack-Ekbom Syndrome |
| Patient' s legs feel as though they want to exercise when body is trying to rest. |
Causes of Restless Legs Syndrome
Unknown, but more common in women, made worse by pregnancy and heat, and sometimes aggravated by antihistamine medications. Not related to previous exercise. |
Symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome
When patient goes to bed, they can' t get to sleep because they feel that they have to keep moving their legs. |
Tests for Restless Legs Syndrome
None diagnostic. |
Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome
Keeping the legs cooler than the body, and the use of paracetamol or a small dose of a mild muscle relaxant such as diazepam (Valium). Getting out of bed and going for a run doesn' t help.
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Complications of Restless Legs Syndrome of its treatment
None. |
Likely Outcome of Restless Legs Syndrome
Distressing but not serious problem that often occurs episodically for years, but is usually well controlled by treatment. |
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