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Did you feel restless, causing an irresistible urge to move the legs?
Health Vision
|September 2022
Restless Legs Syndrome is common neurological disorders affecting more than 10 million cases per year in India
It could be a sign of Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
People of all age groups develop symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). RLS is a neurological condition that causes an irresistible urge to move the legs. It is a chronic condition, that can last for years or be lifelong. The symptoms may begin in childhood or adulthood, however, older adults tend to suffer severely. It is one of the common disorders affecting more than 10 million cases per year in India. According to research, the prevalence of RLS in a South Indian urban population is 2.1%.
How does it interfere with quality of life (sleep and fatigue)?
This story is from the September 2022 edition of Health Vision.
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