Restless Legs In Morning Lexapro
- Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders - Introduction
- Highlights
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
Introduction
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is an unsettling and poorly understood movement disorder affecting 3 - 15% of the general population. RLS can affect both children and adults. Although effective treatments are available, the condition often remains undiagnosed.
Symptoms of RLS. The core symptom of RLS is an irresistible urge to move the legs (medically known as akathisia). Some people describe this symptom as a sense of unease and weariness in the lower leg, which is aggravated by rest...
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