Willis-Ekbom disease

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:neurological_disorder
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:RLS
gptkbp:affects adults
children
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Restless_Legs_Syndrome
gptkbp:category gptkb:movement_disorder
gptkb:Sleep_disorder
gptkbp:cause gptkb:peripheral_neuropathy
genetic factors
pregnancy
chronic kidney disease
iron deficiency
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical evaluation
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Karl-Axel_Ekbom
gptkb:Thomas_Willis
gptkbp:prevalence 2-10% of population
gptkbp:symptom uncomfortable sensations in legs
urge to move legs
worse in evening or night
worsening symptoms at rest
symptoms relieved by movement
gptkbp:treatment lifestyle changes
anticonvulsants
iron supplements
dopaminergic agents
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Restless_legs_syndrome
gptkb:Restless_Legs_Syndrome
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Willis-Ekbom disease

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