SLEEP DISORDER: RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME (RLS)

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Erica, Muneera, Shakiba, Wakil, Maren

DEFINITION OF RLS

neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in

the legs10% of the U.S. population have RLS almost 1 million school age children affectedoften wrongly attribute by physiciansno specific test to identify RLS

SYMPTOMS OF RLS

uncomfortable sensations in the legsdisrupted sleepdifficulty falling asleep and staying

asleepexhaustion and daytime fatigue

HOW DOES IT FEEL LIKE...

Causes of RLSHeredity. Pregnancy.Related conditions

Peripheral neuropathy.Iron deficiency.Kidney failure.

TREATMENTS AND/OR CURES OF RLS No primary cure Avoid substance/food that may cause worsening or problem treat underling medical condition Physical therapy/self-car treatment Daily medication is recommended

http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/tc/restless-legs-syndrome-rls-treatment-overview

Video Introduction

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2eGoHk9AAc