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Health Encyclopedia: Restless Legs Syndrome And Related Disorders Causes
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The primary cause of restless legs syndrome is not known. Researchers are investigating neurologic problems that may arise either in the spinal cord or the brain. One current theory on the cause of restless legs syndrome involves a deficiency in a brain chemical called dopamine. RLS probably has a genetic basis in many cases, particularly those that develop before age 40. When the onset of the condition occurs in older adults, it most likely due to some neurologic problem.
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