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Health Encyclopedia: Restless Legs Syndrome And Related Disorders Risk Factors
- Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders - Risk Factors
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Risk Factors
Restless legs syndrome may affect between 2.5 - 15% of the general population. It is more common in women than in men, and its prevalence increases with age. An estimated 10 - 28% of adults older than age 65 are affected by the disorder. In about 40% of patients, RLS begins in adolescence, though it is uncommon in young children.
Family History
Up to two-thirds of people with RLS have a family history of the disorder. In such cases, it is more likely to occur before age 40. (A family h...
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Fibromyalgia: Conditions with Similar Symptoms
...to resemble fibromyalgia, and the similarities present diagnostic problems in both young people and adults. Symptoms include morning stiffness, fatigue, and tender points. Pressing such points,... Read more »Fibromyalgia: Prognosis
...deaths, including suicide and accidents, among people with widespread pain.Long-term OutlookOutlook in Adults. Some studies show that fibromyalgia symptoms remain stable over the long term, while... Read more »Fibromyalgia: Risk Factors
...Other studies have found an even higher frequency of fibromyalgia in children. Symptoms are similar to adult fibromyalgia, but outcomes appear to be better in young people.Family FactorsStudies... Read more »Fibromyalgia: Highlights
Risk Factors:As many as 6 million Americans have fibromyalgia. Risk factors include being female, having had difficult experiences in childhood, having a psychological vulnerability to... Read more »Fibromyalgia: Diagnosis
There is no obvious, objective method for diagnosing fibromyalgia. The criteria used for studying fibromyalgia are very helpful, particularly if the patient does not have any accompanying... Read more »Images
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