Clinical Features of Restless Legs Syndrome
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CLINICAL REVIEW Restless Legs Syndrome
Background: Restless legs syndrome is a common but not well-recognized central nervous system disorder that leads to insomnia and daytime distress. Methods: A MEDLINE search of the recent English language literature was undertaken with review of appropriate articles and references. Results: A growing body of work has added to an understanding of the epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, appropriat...
متن کاملThe restless legs syndrome.
The first description of the restless legs syndrome (RLS) is attributed to Thomas Willis in the 'London Practice of Physick' of 1685 (Ekbom, 1960). Here he wrote 'wherefore to some, when being a bed they betake themselves to sleep, presently in the arms and leggs, leapings and contractions of their tendons, and so great a restlessness and tossings of their members ensue, that the diseased are n...
متن کاملRestless legs syndrome.
Restless legs syndrome is common; it is characterised by an urge to move and usually, but not exclusively, affects the legs. This urge to move is typically accompanied by abnormal sensations, variably described as burning, tingling, aching, or “insects crawling under the skin.” These sensations are transiently or partially relieved by movement, and there is a strong circadian influence—symptoms...
متن کامل[Restless legs syndrome].
The restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological disorder to take possession of increasing attention. RLS is characterized by an urge to move the legs, usually accompanied by uncomfortable or unpleasant sensations, that occurs or worsen at rest and is relieved by activity. The symptoms of RLS have a major impact on nocturnal sleep and daytime functions. The clinical diagnostic criteria...
متن کاملRestless legs syndrome (RLS)
Restless legs syndrome (RLS and also known as Willis-Ekbom disease) is a disorder that's characterized by annoying and sometimes painful sensations in the legs that are brought about by sitting or lying down. These sensations can include creeping, tingling, burning, tugging, or aching in the calves, thighs, or feet. Getting up and moving around is usually the only way to find some relief. Also,...
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عنوان ژورنال: Pediatric Neurology Briefs
سال: 2004
ISSN: 2166-6482,1043-3155
DOI: 10.15844/pedneurbriefs-18-12-3