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Usually sitting in one place for a long time or standing too long can cause restless leg syndrome.
There are a few things that causes RLS. The things that causes RLS are pregnancy, medications and chronic disease. The underlying causes of restless leg syndrome are not known but studies suggest that it could be a genetic disease.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe precise cause of Restless Leg Syndrome is not currently known. However, it is believed to originate with a problem in the nervous system, and can be present in a person who has other chronic disorders.
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How dangerous is the restless leg syndrome?
Restless leg syndrom is very dangerous. It will cause lack of sleep, which left untreated, can cause sleep deprivation. Now, more knowledge about restless leg syndrom has been discovered, so many people can sleep.
Does Vitamin B complex make Restless Leg Syndrom symptoms worse?
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What causes sudden chills?
in your legs, if that's it you have r.l.s syndrome or (restless leg syndrome)
How do you cure restless leg syndrom?
"Restless leg syndrome often has an underlying cause, which must be discovered in order to treat restless leg syndrome. For example, anemia may require increased iron intake, varicose veins may require surgery, and smokers may need to quit."
Is restless leg dominant or recessive?
is restless leg syndrome dominant or recessive
How many sleep disorders are there?
There are about 19 different types of sleep disorders. Four of the most common types are Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy and Restless Leg Syndrom. You should always consult your doctor if you feel you have a sleeping disorder.
Is it normal to have your leg tapping constantly. my leg does this all the time without me even noticing. and no i dont have restless leg syndrom.?
yea i used to do that all the time, even without noticing. i just kept telling myself "stop tapping your leg!" i stopped after a few days. i cant really answer your question, but i can say, it felt normal for me, but others thought it strange, so i stopped.
Are there any known drugs to treat restless leg syndrome?
klonopin is used to treat restless leg syndrome
Hello Dinesh. Sorry ?
Hello Dinesh. Sorry to hear about this.You don't need to worry that much. What your son has is involuntary jerking of the legs during sleep which is also called periodic leg/limb movement disorder. (PLMD) This happens in the first stage of sleep.Legs ,hip,feet and knees may jerk involuntarily. In some people it can also happen in arms and hands.Movements usually last no longer than 10 seconds.This is different from restless leg syndrom that happens when you are awake.According to the American Sleep Association, approximately 80 percent of people who have restless leg syndrom also have PLMD.The causes of PLMD is not known.but sertain conditions and medications can cause it such as low iron levels, kidney disease,vit B12 deficiency, taking certain antideppressants, litium, anti nausea medications .
Why is tums good for restless legs?
There are some people who claim that Tums or even Rolaids help with their restless leg syndrome. The calcium in the Tums is what helps the restless leg syndrome.
What is Restless Leg Syndrome's medical name?
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is also known in the medical community as Ekbom Syndrome and Wittmaack-Ekbom Syndrome. Anxietas Tiblarum and Anxietas Tibialis are also medical names for Restless Leg Syndrome.
What are Acupressure points for Restless legs syndrome?
what are the acupressure points for restless leg syndrome
