Glossary - Restless Legs Syndrome
Dopamine: It is a type of neurotransmitter. It is vital for performing balanced and controlled movements. A shortage of dopamine can cause a lack of controlled movements such as those experienced in Parkinson disease.Neuropathy: Describes a condition in which a person suffers from peripheral nerve damage often associated with an underlying disease.
Electromyography: It is a test that assesses the health of the muscles and the nerves controlling the muscles.
Nerve conduction studies: It measures nerve conduction velocity, to determine how well the individual nerves can transmit electrical signals.
Doppler sonography: Sonography enhanced with doppler measurements is termed Doppler sonography. It helps to measure blood flow through a vessel.
