Talking about this Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), it is a disease in which there is a condition to the brain, nerves and sleep, due to which there is a strong desire to move your legs. Especially when your body is resting, this desire is very strong at that time. In such a situation, the desire to move constantly can disturb your rest or sleep. This disease is not specific to any particular age but can develop at any age, most of the cases are seen only when age increases.
Not only this, this disease is seen in two types, which are early onset and late onset. If we understand the first type, it occurs before the age of 45 years. This usually runs in your biological family history and this condition progresses slowly. Apart from this, if we understand the late onset, we get to know about the rapid growth of this disease. This disease is diagnosed after the age of 45 years.
There are symptoms of this disease, knowing which you can treat it easily, which are as follows.
Strong urge to move the legs.
Discomfort in legs while resting
Relief from discomfort by moving legs.
Jerks in the legs during sleep.
Sleep disturbances, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
Fatigue or sleepiness during the day.
Changes in behavior or mood.
Difficulty remembering things or concentrating.
Depression or anxiety
There is not just one cause of this disease but there are many reasons for it. According to this, genetics, medical conditions, iron deficiency occur. When the disease develops due to all these reasons, it is important for everyone to know its treatment. However, you can take the help of medicines to get relief based on the symptoms of this disease. Apart from this, you can also get relief by changing your lifestyle.