The restless leg syndrome (RLS) is also considered as a sleep disorder due to its onset and prevalence prior to the long periods of resting and sleep. After the symptoms , the RLS needs proper diagnosis and management including psychiatric assessment in some cases. RLS is prevalent in 10% of the population in the world. The main symptom of RLS is throbbing, pulling, creeping or other unpleasant sensation in the legs. The management of RLS requires an understanding of predisposing factors such as age, familial pattern and sex.
What are some associated predisposing factors? Age of Onset : Restless legs syndrome is rarely reported to begin in infancy and may be observed in an advanced old age. The peak onset is usually in middle age. Sex : RLS is observed more commonly in females than males. Familial Pattern : RLS is found more common in isolated cases, however, definitive familial pattern…
