Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move the legs, often accompanied by uncomfortable sensations.
Symptoms worsen at rest or during the night, affecting sleep and quality of life.
CureU Healthcare provides thorough assessment, medications, and lifestyle interventions to manage symptoms and improve sleep.
Overview And Clinical Background
RLS is linked to dysfunction in dopamine pathways and iron metabolism in the brain.
It can be primary (genetic) or secondary to conditions like kidney disease or neuropathy.
Effective management improves sleep quality and daily functioning.
- Pathophysiology: Dopaminergic dysfunction leads to abnormal leg sensations.
- Symptoms are worse at night or at rest.
- Impact: Severe RLS affects sleep, mood, and daily performance.
Symptoms, Signs And Presentation
Patients report creeping, tingling, or burning sensations in the legs.
Relief occurs temporarily with movement or stretching.
- Common symptom: Uncontrollable urge to move legs, especially at night.
- Sleep disturbances and daytime fatigue.
- Red flag: Severe insomnia or worsening symptoms impacting health.
Diagnosis Methods And Investigations
Clinical Evaluation And Lab Tests
Diagnosis is primarily clinical, supported by lab tests for iron deficiency or other underlying causes.
- Imaging: Rarely needed unless ruling out structural causes.
- Lab tests: Iron studies, kidney function, and blood work to identify secondary causes.
- Polysomnography may be used to assess sleep disruption.
Treatment Options And Surgical Techniques
Treatment focuses on symptom relief and addressing underlying causes.
Medications and lifestyle changes are mainstays.
- Conservative: Exercise, stretching, sleep hygiene, and iron supplementation if deficient.
- Medical therapy: Dopamine agonists or anticonvulsants to reduce leg discomfort.
- Behavioral strategies to improve sleep and reduce symptom severity.
Recovery, Risks And Prognosis
RLS is chronic but manageable.
Symptoms often improve with therapy and lifestyle adjustments.
Early management prevents sleep deprivation and its complications.
Why Choose Us
CureU Healthcare offers personalized neurological care for RLS, combining clinical expertise with patient education.
Our goal is effective symptom control and improved quality of life.
Conclusion
Restless Leg Syndrome can disrupt sleep, but proper management offers relief.
CureU Healthcare supports patients with tailored therapy and lifestyle guidance for lasting comfort.
