Classification of Sleep Disorders - Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder that causes an irresistible urge to move the legs (or arms) while asleep.

Sleep is disturbed, as a result of these abnormal movements. RLS is estimated to affect nearly 5% of the population.

This urge to move the legs is usually, but not always, due to uncomfortable, tingly, aching, or creeping sensations.

Symptoms of restless legs syndrome include-

Uncomfortable sensations in legs, accompanied by a strong urge to move them.

The discomfort a person experiences while resting is relieved only on moving the legs, or on stretching, or massaging the legs.
The sensations are triggered by rest and worsen at night.
Tiredness and fatigue due to lack of nocturnal sleep.
Extreme drowsiness during the daytime.

Treatment of restless legs syndrome include-

Dopamine agonists

References:

Coren, Stanley. Sleep Thieves: An Eye-Opening Exploration into the Science and Mysteries of Sleep. New York: The Free Press; 1996, p. 287.
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Published on Sep 25, 2014
Last Updated on Mar 11, 2020

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