SLEEP DISORDER: RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME (RLS) Group 2: Erica, Muneera, Shakiba, Wakil, Maren
DEFINITION OF RLS neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs 10% of the U.S. population have RLS almost 1 million school age children affected often wrongly attribute by physicians no specific test to identify RLS
SYMPTOMS OF RLS uncomfortable sensations in the legs disrupted sleep difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep exhaustion and daytime fatigue
HOW DOES IT FEEL LIKE...
Causes of RLS Heredity. Pregnancy. Related conditions Peripheral neuropathy. Iron deficiency. Kidney failure.
TREATMENTS AND/OR CURES OF RLS No primary cure Avoid substance/food that may cause worsening or problem treat underling medical condition Physical therapy/self-car treatment Daily medication is recommended treatment-overview
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