Medical articles of Restless legs syndrome

04/06/2025
Dr Nikolay Dimitrov
Consultant Neurologist
Restless legs syndrome: Here’s what you need to know
Restless legs syndrome, also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, typically accompanied by uncomfortable sensations. Dr Nikolay Dimitrov, leading consultant neurologist, provides an expert insight into the causes, symptoms, and treatment of restless legs syndrome.
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06/05/2025
Professor Kallol Ray Chaudhuri
Consultant Neurologist
Which neurological conditions cause restless legs syndrome (RLS)?
Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, typically due to uncomfortable sensations. It can significantly impact sleep, concentration, and quality of life. While RLS can occur on its own (primary RLS), it is often linked to underlying neurological or systemic conditions.
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13/09/2024
Dr Mohan Rathnaiah
Psychiatrist
Sleep disorders associated with psychiatric and neurological conditions, and their symptoms
Sleep disorders are common in individuals with neurological and psychiatric conditions, and they can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. These disorders can disrupt regular sleep patterns, lead to persistent tiredness, and worsen the symptoms of the underlying condition. In this article, leading consultant psychiatrist in liaison and neuropsychiatry, Dr Mohan Rathnaiah discusses how addressing sleep issues is vital for improving both physical and mental health.
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03/07/2024
Professor Kallol Ray Chaudhuri
Consultant Neurologist
Exploring restless legs syndrome
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a neurological condition that affects a significant number of individuals worldwide. It can cause discomfort and disrupt sleep, impacting daily life. In his latest online article, Professor Kallol Ray Chaudhuri aims to provide a clear understanding of RLS, its symptoms, causes, and available treatments.
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06/03/2024
Mr Alastair Lewis
Minimally Invasive Venous Surgeon
Everything you need to know about varicose veins
Around 75 per cent of the adult population in the UK and Ireland will suffer from venous disease in their lifetime. Varicose veins account for the largest section of those patients. Mr Alastair Lewis, leading minimally invasive venous surgeon who exclusively specialises in the treatment of varicose veins, discusses this common condition in expert detail.
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12/12/2023
Mr Alastair Lewis
Minimally Invasive Venous Surgeon
Varicose veins: When to see a specialist
Revered consultant vascular surgeon Mr Alastair Lewis shares his expert insight on varicose veins, including the causes, associated risk factors, and symptoms to be aware of. The leading specialist discusses the value of seeing a specialist about varicose vein concerns, in order to create a personally tailored management or treatment plan.
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13/09/2023
Dr Margarita Burmester
Paediatrician
Iron deficiency without anaemia in children
Iron deficiency is a condition commonly associated with anaemia. However, it’s important to establish that there's a difference between iron-deficiency anaemia and iron deficiency without anaemia. Leading consultant paediatric specialist Dr Margarita Burmester tells us all about iron deficiency without anaemia in children. She looks at the causes, signs and symptoms, and more, in this informative article.
22/06/2017
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Restless legs? It could be a case of restless legs syndrome
Restless legs syndrome affects 1 in 10 people at least once in their life, find out if you are among them.