Restless Legs Syndrome
RLS, or restless leg syndrome, is a neurological and sensory disorder known as Willis-Ekbom Disease. Experts believe this is linked to an iron deficiency in the brain or can be inherited. More women than males have this condition, particularly after reaching middle age. In addition, the prevalence of its symptoms increases with age.
Some people have these symptoms a few times a week and tend to flare up at night. Muscle spasms and other involuntary movements might result from a drop in dopamine levels in the brain, which can happen if nerve cells are destroyed. The decline in dopamine levels at night causes symptoms of RLS to occur more severely at night.
Those suffering from RLS experience twitching, muscle spasms, numbness, throbbing, and itching in their lower limbs. Although the sensations are sometimes localized to one side of the body, they more often manifest on both. Additionally, they may switch sides back and forth.
If RLS is comorbid with other medical conditions such as peripheral neuropathy, diabetes, or iron deficiency anemia, symptoms can be alleviated throughout the treatment process. Moreover, long-term use of certain medications might cause them to lose efficacy or even worsen the underlying sickness, prompting a switch to a different medication.
