Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a condition causing a strong urge to move the legs due to discomfort.
Overview
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a brain, nerve, and sleep condition causing a strong urge to move legs, often accompanied by discomfort. Symptoms are more common during evening rest and can interfere with relaxation or sleep. There are two types: early onset, diagnosed before age 45, and late onset, diagnosed after age 45.
Causes
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition affecting the basal ganglia, a part of the brain responsible for movement regulation. Factors contributing to RLS include
Genetics
Iron deficiency
Underlying medical conditions, and medications
Pregnancy
Diabetes
Kidney disease
Peripheral neuropathy
Substance use disorders.
Symptoms
Symptoms include
Uncomfortable sensations in the legs while resting that can affect sleep, cause
Sleep disruptions
Mood change
Uncomfortable sensations may include Crawling, Itching, Burning, Throbbing, Pulling, and Tugging.
Ayurvedic Treatments
Snehanam Swedanam Abhyangam Shirodhara Nasyam Shiro pichu Thalapodichil Virechanam Navara pinda swedanam
Naturopathy Treatments
Enema Arm & foot bath Packs Immersion bath Mud therapy Reflexology Magnetotherapy, Acupuncture Manipulative therapy Clinical yoga Physiotherapy Electrotherapy Exercise therapy