Sleeping well at night for many is now a utopia. Between bad dreams and heartburn in many spend a sleepless night. To make matters worse, this syndrome can sometimes occur, affecting mainly the lower limbs. Sufferers often spend restless nights. However, there are treatments. This is why those who cannot sleep well at night may suffer from this syndrome.
A syndrome that affects the legs
We are talking about restless legs syndrome. Despite the name, this disorder can also affect the arms and trunk. However, these cases are much rarer. Restless legs syndrome mainly affects women between the ages of 35 and 50. Also known as Wittmaack-Ekbom, this syndrome causes the irrepressible need to move the legs. This is the only way to find some relief from the discomfort that affects the limbs. In some cases, this syndrome has no identifiable cause. In others, it is caused by taking drugs or other diseases.
How to rest better
Those who cannot sleep well at night may suffer from this syndrome, which is in some cases treatable. According to studies such as Allen’s published in 2004 in Sleep Med, low levels of dopamine and iron can cause this syndrome. Sufferers may also complain of low magnesium and folate levels, kidney failure, fibromyalgia and other conditions. According to studies such as Lavigne’s published in Sleep in 1994, 60% of cases are genetic and hereditary.
The causes of restless legs syndrome are therefore different but it is not yet clear if there is a common origin. In some cases, however, the syndrome is treatable. Stretching and walking a lot is recommended to reduce symptoms. It is also possible to take iron supplements and dopaminergic agonistic drugs. However, the advice is to contact a doctor who will prescribe all the necessary tests and decide which is the best therapy to follow.
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