Due to lack of dopamine, blood circulation is disrupted.
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Restless Legs Syndrome is a sleep disorder characterized by uncomfortable sensations in the legs before falling asleep or during rest. [사진= 게티이미지뱅크]As the hot and humid weather continues, more and more people are unable to fall asleep easily during the ‘tropical night’. At times like this, experts emphasize that quality sleep should be maintained by improving sleep habits, but special attention is needed as there are symptoms that get worse at night, such as ‘restless legs syndrome’.
‘Restless Legs Syndrome’
Restless Legs Syndrome is a sleep disorder characterized by uncomfortable sensations in the legs before falling asleep or during rest. A relatively common disease, the urge to move the legs is accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms, these symptoms are a sensorimotor neurological disorder that worsens at rest or at rest, improves with movement, and worsens at night. It can cause back pain, but it is pointed out that it is often misunderstood as an orthopedic disease rather than a sleep disease.
In particular, restless leg syndrome is caused by a lack of dopamine, an excitation transmitter that acts on brain nerve cells, and blood circulation is disturbed. In addition, in the case of women, hormonal changes such as pregnancy work, and it is also affected by vitamin deficiency or diabetes.
What if your legs feel numb every night?
Restless Legs Syndrome is characterized by numbness in the legs as if they were electrocuted, and inexpressible paresthesias in the legs. There are many cases where I can’t stay still because my legs are uncomfortable every night, and I toss and turn a lot when I sleep. Because of the stiffness, you may feel that you want someone to massage your legs at night, and sometimes your legs feel hot or cold.
In severe cases, it seems like bugs are crawling on your legs, and your legs are stuffy, so you sleep with a pillow between your legs. You may kick the person sleeping next to you without even realizing it, and you need to shake your leg or rub it somewhere to feel the discomfort go away. In particular, paresthesia in the legs usually occurs in the calf area from the ankle to the knee.
Leg massage or footbath, help to improve symptoms
If you have suspected symptoms of restless legs syndrome, it is desirable to follow the lifestyle rules to improve the symptoms first. It is good to get a lot of sunlight during the day so that dopamine secretion is good. Relieve leg fatigue with a leg massage or footbath, and eat foods rich in protein and vitamins that help absorb iron.
Regular running or stretching helps blood circulation in the legs, reduces stress, and avoids irregular meals and unreasonable diets. Get a leg massage from your family before or after you go to sleep, and don’t forget to bring a cold or hot pack. In addition, it is important to have a regular sleep habit, and avoid foods and drinks containing caffeine as much as possible. It goes without saying, but also refrain from smoking and alcohol, which are unprofitable.
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