According to an article published by The Journal of Clinical Therapeutics and Risk Management, restless legs syndrome (RLS) was first identified in 1685 by Dr. Thomas Willis.
However, it is only recently that this phenomenon has attracted the attention of scientists, even if it remains largely misunderstood and often wrongly diagnosed.
Indeed, this syndrome is a sensorimotor sleep disorder. It is recognized by a feeling of discomfort in the legs, which forces the person to move their body in order to get rid of it.
It can appear at any time of the day, but it is especially disturbing at night because of its disruptive effect on sleep.
Indeed, some people are able to relieve their pain by moving their legs, but others require more significant movements such as walking or stretching.
There are two types of RLS: the first based on heredity and the second which can result from pregnancy, iron deficiencies or end-stage kidney disease.
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