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Natural Remedies For Restless Leg Syndrome
- Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders - Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
Highlights
Overview
- Restless leg syndrome (RLS) can be temporary (during pregnancy) or chronic and lifelong, due to many medical conditions and genetic risk factors.
- Treatment often includes over-the-counter remedies and lifestyle changes, iron supplementation for confirmed iron deficiency, and prescription medications for pain and relief of symptoms.
Genetic Risk Factors
- People with restless legs syndrome often have a family history of the disorder. Researchers have detected at least six genetic...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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