Food That Causes Restlessness
- Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders - Treatment
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
Treatment
The first step in treating a patient who complains of sleeplessness and restless legs syndrome is to try to improve sleep and eliminate possible causes of RLS. Doctors normally try to achieve these goals without the use of drugs, initially. A non-drug approach is a particularly important first step for elderly patients.
- The doctor should first try to treat any underlying medical conditions that may be causing restless legs.
- If medications may be causing RLS, the doctor should try to...
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Treatment Options for Restless Legs Syndrome
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Restless Legs Syndrome
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Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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