Restless legs syndrome
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Restless legs syndrome
Nervous system and special senses
Adverse effects of drugs on the nervous system
Cerebrovascular disease
Congenital disorders
Cranial and peripheral nerve disorders
Degenerative disorders or amnesic syndromes
Demyelinating disorders
Disorders relating to the spine, spinal cord, and spinal nerve roots
Global cerebral dysfunction
Infectious, immunologic, and inflammatory disorders
Metabolic disorders
Movement disorders
Neurologic pain syndromes
Neuromuscular disorders
Paroxysmal disorders
Sleep disorders
Traumatic and mechanical disorders and disorders of increased intracranial pressure
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Disorders of the eye and eyelid
Nervous system and special senses pathology review
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Summary
Restless legs syndrome, also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move one's body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations. It is often bilateral and most commonly affects the legs, but can affect the arms, torso, head, and even phantom limbs. Moving the affected body part modulates the sensations, providing temporary relief. The exact cause of RLS is not known, but it is believed to be related to a dysfunction of the brain's dopamine system. RLS can be treated with medications like dopamine agonists and benzodiazepines; and lifestyle changes, such as avoiding aggravating factors like caffeine intake.