Restless Legs Syndrome - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Restless legs syndrome also known as Willis-Ekbom disease is a condition that causes a nearly irresistible urge to move legs, usually happens in the evening or nighttime during relaxation.
Symptoms-

Nighttime leg twitching

An overwhelming urge to move your legs

Relief with movement

Sensations like a tingling, crawling or pulling in the legs

Sensations that begin after rest

Worsening of symptoms in the evening

Causes-
The exact cause is not known. Imbalance of the brain chemical dopamine, which sends messages to control muscle movement may be a factor. Other probable factors are

Family history

Iron deficiency

Kidney failure

Peripheral neuropathy

Pregnancy or hormonal changes

Spinal cord conditions

Specialists to visit
Sleep Medicine specialist
Neurologist

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References
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.rls.org/
https://www.nhs.uk