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Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) : Causes

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  • No known cause

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Restless leg syndrome
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) occurs most often in middle-aged and older adults. It is worsened by stress.
Source:ADAM
Date:September 8, 2008
Restless Legs Syndrome
Most people experience mild symptoms. They may lie down to rest at the end of the day and, just before sleep, will experience discomfort in their legs that prompts them to stand up, massage the leg, or walk briefly.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome is categorized in two ways. Primary RLS occurs in the absence of other medical symptoms, while secondary RLS is usually associated with some other medical disorder.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Restless Leg Syndrome
A careful history enables the physician to distinguish RLS from similar types of disorders that cause nighttime discomfort in the limbs, such as muscle cramps, circulatory diseases, and damage to nerves that detect sensations or cause movement (pe...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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