SLEEP DISORDER: RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME (RLS) Group 2: Erica, Muneera, Shakiba, Wakil, Maren.
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SLEEP DISORDER: RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME (RLS)
Group 2:
Erica, Muneera, Shakiba, Wakil, Maren
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DEFINITION OF RLS
neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in
the legs10% of the U.S. population have RLS almost 1 million school age children affectedoften wrongly attribute by physiciansno specific test to identify RLS
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SYMPTOMS OF RLS
uncomfortable sensations in the legsdisrupted sleepdifficulty falling asleep and staying
asleepexhaustion and daytime fatigue
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HOW DOES IT FEEL LIKE...
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Causes of RLSHeredity. Pregnancy.Related conditions
Peripheral neuropathy.Iron deficiency.Kidney failure.
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TREATMENTS AND/OR CURES OF RLS No primary cure Avoid substance/food that may cause worsening or problem treat underling medical condition Physical therapy/self-car treatment Daily medication is recommended
http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/tc/restless-legs-syndrome-rls-treatment-overview
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Video Introduction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2eGoHk9AAc