Best Doctors for Restless Leg Syndrome Treatment in Behala, Kolkata

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is neurological condition in which there is an uncontrollable urge to move one's legs usually due to uncomfortable or unpleasant sensations. Occasionally hands may also be affected. The sensation is a tingling , aching , or crawling in nature which usually occur while at rest making it harder to get good quality of sleep thus leaving the person with RLS sleepy during the day with low energy. Risk factors for RLS are diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson's disease, low iron levels, kidney failure, anti antidepressants, anti psychotics, alcohol and tobacco use etc,. People suffering with RLS can relief from moving legs. It is diagnosed with comprehensive medical history, neurological examination, blood tests (iron levels, kidney function tests), MRI, EMG, sleep study if necessary is done. Management of RLS is identifying the cause and treating it and may include medications like dopaminergic agents, gabapentins, opiods may be used. If RLS is not linked to any underlying conditions , frequency of it can be reduced by lifestyle modifications like quitting smoking, good sleep hygiene, regular exercise etc.