Category: restless-legs-syndrome

People with restless leg syndrome may have unusually high levels of bacteria residing in their gut. That’s the conclusion of a new Stanford University study, published in the April 2019 issue of the journal Sleep and presented yesterday, June 9, 2019, at SLEEP 2019, the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies. A team from the Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine in Redwood City, California, collected… Continue reading Overgrowth of Gut Bacteria Might Contribute to Restless Legs Syndrome

The condition is typically treated with lifestyle changes and medication. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes people to experience uncomfortable or unpleasant sensations in their legs while at rest. These sensations are often described as crawling, burning, or pulling, among other descriptions. The unpleasant feelings force people to move or rub their legs to relieve their… Continue reading Restless Legs Syndrome Treatment – Lifestyle Changes & Home Remedies

Restless legs syndrome (often called restless leg syndrome or RLS) is a disorder that causes an overwhelming urge to move the legs, usually to alleviate unpleasant sensations. Also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, RLS occurs when the legs are at rest and is typically most severe in the evening and night, potentially disrupting a person’s sleep… Continue reading What Is Restless Legs Syndrome? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention