Can Anxiety Drugs Cause Restlessness?
- Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders - Complications
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
Complications
RLS rarely results in any serious consequences. However, in some cases severe and recurrent symptoms can cause considerable mental distress, sleep deprivation, and daytime sleepiness. In addition, RLS is worse when resting, people with severe RLS may avoid daily activities that involve long periods of sitting, such as going to movies or traveling long distances.
Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation, and the daytime sleepiness that follows, is increasingly recognized as a cause of mood...
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Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesThe main cause of RLS is unknown. Researchers are investigating neurologic (nervous system) problems that may arise either in the spinal cord... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Treatment Options for Restless Legs Syndrome
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Restless Legs Syndrome
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Introduction to Restless Legs Syndrome
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Restless Legs Syndrome
The first description of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) was provided in 1685 by Sir Thomas Willis. The current name for this sleep and movement... Read more »
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