It is a simple tickling in the legs, but a neurological disorder that causes discomfort such as not being able to sleep well, not being able to sit when the afternoon comes, and feeling anxious and irritated! because of the discomfort. Do you know someone with this condition: your partner, son, parents, you…?
RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME
It manifests as a tingling and very annoying itch in the legs that causes the need to move them in order to find relief. It is also known as Willis-Ekbom disease.
Who suffers from it?
Men, women and children, at any age.
Symptoms do not go away and may intensify
- Tingling in the legs and/or arms.
- It is felt more in the afternoon and intensifies at night when the person suffering from it is sitting or lying down.
- Moving your legs or arms decreases the sensation.
What to do if your child or partner suffers from this syndrome?
The first thing is to go to the doctor, but to alleviate the discomfort, massage your legs and arms, and use the baths with cold water and hot water afterward; they are very effective.