10 Common Sleep Disorders
Common Sleep Disorder #10: Restless Legs Syndrome
According to the National Sleep Foundation, about 10 percent of the United States population has restless legs syndrome, abbreviated as RLS and also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease. The condition involves a tendency to move the legs when one is at rest, including during sleep. The condition also affects two percent of children.
Studies indicate that restless legs syndrome may have a genetic component such that children with one or both parents having RLS having a higher chance of getting it. People with Parkinson’s disease also have a higher chance of getting restless legs syndrome than those without. RLS may also occur due to other medical conditions like varicose veins, iron deficiency, peripheral neuropathy, and kidney disease besides other factors such as diet.
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