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Sleep Disorders: A Prelude - Restless legs syndrome
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Restless legs syndrome (RLS) and Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) |
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Both these disorders are due to abnormal movements disturbing sleep. A person suffering from Restless Legs Syndrome complains of an irresistible urge to move his legs.The discomfort a person experiences while resting is releived only when he moves his legs. Restless legs syndrome is estimated to affect about 5% of the population. In Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) the person experiences repetitive stereotyped movements of the limbs during sleep (legs more than arms) that typically lasts for about 0.5 to 5 seconds in duration. The risks for PLMD goes up with age. Statistics point out that 5% of the people in the 30-40 years age bracket are victims of this disorder. About 44% of those 65 years and above are also grappling with the condition. Sleep is disturbed, as a result of these abnormal movements, resulting in tiredness and fatigue which also induces extreme drowsiness during the daytime. Research has shown that nearly 80% of victims suffering RLS also suffer PLMD, although the reverse may not be true in most of the cases. |
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Posted on: 04/17/2013 I am 66 years old woman. Lately I am experiencing that in the middle of the night I am howling due to some terrible nightmare, generally I realise in sleep that I am howling, I get awakened, mostly am unable to recall the dream sequence, but a general feeling of dread is there. It is disturbing my family. I am on a drug [ pentoprazole] stomach disorder. Kindly help.
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