Circadian Rhythms Effect On Pain
Health Encyclopedia: Restless Legs Syndrome And Related Disorders Introduction
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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 frequently remains undiagnosed.
Symptoms of RLS. The core symptom of RLS is an irresistible urge to move the legs (medically known as akathisia ). It is sometimes described as a sense of unease and weariness in the lower leg that is aggravated by rest and re...
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