Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS, Willis-Ekbom disease)

ConditionDescription

Sensations in the lower or upper extremities, which may interfere with sleep.

Symptoms

Leg (or arm) discomfort (creeping, itching, pulling, crawling, tugging, throbbing, burning, or gnawing);
Urge to move legs (or arms) especially when resting, such as when sitting or lying down;
Sometimes staying asleep may also be difficult;
Daytime sleepiness;
Behavior and work performance problems (irritability, moodiness, difficulty concentrating, hyperactivity, etc) and work performance.

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

Clinical diagnosis;

RiskFactors

Low levels of iron (iron deficiency).
Pregnancy.
Dialysis.

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

Uremia (a condition associated with worsening kidney function).
Hypothyroidism.
Depression.
Fibromyalgia.
Parkinson's disease.
Kidney disease.
Diabetes.
Rheumatoid arthritis.
Peripheral neuropathy.

TreatmentOptions

Iron supplementation - 25-30% are iron defficient;

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/neurologic-disorders/sleep-and-wakefulness-disorders/periodic-limb-movement-disorder-plmd-and-restless-legs-syndrome-rls