Volume 20 No 8 (2022)
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A Review on management of Restless Leg Syndrome
Anuba P A , Swetha B , Arun G R , Shini Rubina S K , Sangeetha S , Sarumathy S , Nanda Kumar R
Abstract
RLS (Restless Legs Syndrome) is one of the frequent illnesses that goes undetected or un diagnosed.
According to reports, the incidence of RLS in India is far lower compared to the Western countries.
RLS is a genetically driven organic neurological disorder whose iron metabolism is affected. RLS
patients commonly experience a strong need to move as well as experience anxiety.The symptoms
of restless legs syndrome include odd sensations in the legs, such as tingling, crawling, pulling,
aching. The illness can also affect other body parts, such as the head, chest, or arms. Both sides of
the body experience the feelings more frequently. They may exclusively occur on one side, or they
may begin on one side before moving to the other. There are no proper management strategies
available to treat RLS treatment.Opioids, benzodiazepines, anticonvulsants, Dopaminergic
medicines, adrenergic pharmaceuticals, magnesium, iron and a wide selection of other substances
are currently available for symptomatic management
Keywords
Restless Legs Syndrome, Diseases, Neurological Disorders, Neurotransmitter and metabolism, Diagnosis, Treatment.
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