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Headache Restless Leg Syndrome Linked
- Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders - Risk Factors
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Risk Factors
RLS may affect 3 - 15% of the general population. It is more common in women than in men, and its frequency increases with age. The disorder affects an estimated 10 - 28% of adults older than age 65. In about 40% of patients, RLS begins in adolescence.
An international study showed that 2% of children ages 8-17 have RLS symptoms. RLS may be more common than epilepsy and diabetes in children and teens.
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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 »
Restless leg syndrome linked to obesity
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) may be linked to your waist size, a new study has found. A study of 88,000 adults found that people who are obese are 42... Read more »
Study: IBS and Restless Leg Syndrome linked
Bacterial overgrowth in the intestines may be linked to both irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and restless leg syndrome, a new study suggests. And... Read more »
Researchers find genetic link to restless leg syndrome
Researchers believe that genes that form the arms and legs in the earliest stages of human development may represent a risk factor in developing... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Ekbom’s syndrome, refers to an unpleasant feeling in the legs that typically occurs in the evening,... Read more »
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