Talking about the research conducted in the society, Neurologist Doctor Ayşegül Daldal said, “It shows that the incidence of RLS is 10-15%. However, patients who cannot express their symptoms clearly may have to try many treatments in different branches for years,” he said.
RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME INCREASES AT NIGHT
RLS can be diagnosed easily through clinical observations. However, Dr. states that the following features must be present in order to diagnose the disease. Daldal:
Disturbing sensations that occur with an irresistible desire to move, especially in the legs, relief by movement or complete disappearance of the symptoms, symptoms increasing at rest, symptoms becoming more pronounced in the evening or at night, the presence of these criteria play an important role in confirming the diagnosis of RLS. he emphasized.
THEY MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY DEFINING THE DISCOMFORT THEY EXPERIENCE.
Dr. At the beginning of the disease, the findings may be unilateral, but over time, it may affect both legs, Daldal said. Similar symptoms may occur in the arms in approximately half of the patients. People who experience RLS may have difficulty describing the discomfort they experience and may describe their feelings as “like I’m going to have a cramp, my legs are shaking, my legs are tense, tingling sensation, throbbing or burning sensation, electricity in the legs, toothache-like discomfort. RLS can last weeks or months for patients.” “It is a lifelong condition that progresses with periods of relief and exacerbation,” he said.
BASIC STEP IN RLS TREATMENT: IDENTIFYING THE UNDERLYING DISEASES
Dr. Daldal said, “The first step in the treatment of RLS is to treat a possible underlying disease. In particular, causes such as iron deficiency should be taken into consideration. Dopamine agonists are among the effective treatment options for both idiopathic and symptomatic RLS. RLS is a condition that reduces the quality of life and “It is a disorder that disrupts sleep patterns, and it is important that patients be referred to neurologists for diagnosis and treatment. With early diagnosis and correct treatment, the complaints of the patients can be largely controlled.” He ended his speech by saying.
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