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SLEEP DISORDER: RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME (RLS) Group 2: Erica, Muneera, Shakiba, Wakil, Maren
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DEFINITION OF RLS neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs 10% of the U.S. population have RLS almost 1 million school age children affected often wrongly attribute by physicians no specific test to identify RLS
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SYMPTOMS OF RLS uncomfortable sensations in the legs disrupted sleep difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep exhaustion and daytime fatigue
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HOW DOES IT FEEL LIKE...
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Causes of RLS Heredity. Pregnancy. Related conditions Peripheral neuropathy. Iron deficiency. Kidney failure.
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TREATMENTS AND/OR CURES OF RLS No primary cure Avoid substance/food that may cause worsening or problem treat underling medical condition Physical therapy/self-car treatment Daily medication is recommended http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/tc/restless-legs-syndrome-rls- treatment-overview
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Video Introduction http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2eGoHk9AAc
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