What Is Restless Leg Syndrome?
2. Causes
Little is known about what causes legless rest syndrome. It is thought it might be related to dopamine, which is a hormone that helps enable us to move our muscles. There is also thought to be a hereditary link, and research has revealed where the genes for restless leg syndrome might be.
Pregnant women can also develop restless leg syndrome, and it is most likely to appear during the last trimester. The symptom will usually vanish once the baby has been delivered, however. In women that already have restless leg syndrome, existing symptoms are likely to get worse during pregnancy.
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