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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2023 · 13 MIN

Restless Legs Syndrome Explained (Willis-Ekbom Disease

from Explore Premuim Health · host Kwad

"...restless leg syndrome sometimes known as Willis ekblom disease is a common neurological condition characterized by an intense irresistible urge to move the legs on the surface this may tumnus however it can cause significant distress to patients and negatively affect multiple aspects of their lives the condition features unusual unpleasant Sensations described as crawling pitching and stretching of the deeper structures of the leg referred to as dysesthesia but importantly it does not typically feature pain or sensitivity to touch the sensations are usually worse in the evening and are often worst overnight typically when at rest interestingly these feelings are subsided by walking or moving there for patients feel a compulsion to move the legs giving the name restless leg we take this few seconds off to inform you are valued loyal listener about the best health and fitness podcast shows from the Nez pod Studios join us as we give you the best of the best health and wellness updates you can rely on for the treatment of chronic classic functional medicine Back to Basics health tips and special updates from the best doctors in the United States of America check out this health and wellness podcast shows explore Health talk healthy lifestyle matters excellent Health digest healthy and free daily and last but not least weekly health and fitness Corner also check out nasty Boise see the truest story never told Fiction podcast for that real life on the go experience with the 27 year old Golden Boy Who made our guests in like number one list he tells us about his story as it happens in real time and in real life it's nasty boy CC the truest story never told go get a load of join us every week as we continue to provide you the best of health and fitness Wellness updates from around the globe enjoy the show in 80% of cases there are periodic leg moments during sleep which maybe twitching of periodic dorsiflexion of the foot this can last up to five seconds occurring approximately every 22 the second although the name States legs it can also affect the arms depending on severity this can mean A reduced quality of life including poor sleep leading to daytime somnolence which can affect concentration as well as performance in work or school restless leg syndrome is divided into primary and secondary where primary is mostly idiopathic meaning there is no apparent cause it is thought to be familial in many cases and tends to be inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern these patients are more likely to be affected earlier in life even as early as childhood it can demonstrate genetic anticipation which is where the age of onset gets younger through each generation secondary restless leg syndrome is the result of another underlying process examples could be pregnant Ian deficiency and end stage renal disease with 25 to 50 percent of patients on hemodialysis experiencing it it can even be due to some..." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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