restless legs syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects quality of life
sleep quality
gptkbp:associated_with chronic diseases
pregnancy
iron deficiency
gptkbp:can_cause mood disturbances
gptkbp:can_lead_to gptkb:depression
anxiety disorders
daytime fatigue
gptkbp:descendant in some cases
gptkbp:diagnosis gptkb:International_Restless_Legs_Syndrome_Study_Group
anxiety
sleep studies
clinical evaluation
insomnia
gptkbp:genetic_component may run in families
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on clinical trials
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label restless legs syndrome
gptkbp:is_affected_by certain medical conditions
gptkbp:is_associated_with periodic limb movement disorder
gptkbp:is_characterized_by an irresistible urge to move
gptkbp:is_common_in gptkb:women
gptkbp:is_diagnosed_based_on patient history
gptkbp:is_influenced_by hormonal changes
gptkbp:is_linked_to gptkb:disease
gptkb:diabetes
peripheral neuropathy
gptkbp:is_managed_by cognitive behavioral therapy
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in patient support groups
gptkbp:is_often_self-reported by patients
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:healthcare_professionals
gptkbp:is_studied_in neurology research
gptkbp:is_targeted_at gptkb:beer
certain medications
caffeine
nicotine
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:Willis-Ekbom_disease
gptkbp:may_improve_with gptkb:exercise
gptkbp:may_worsen_with stress
gptkbp:premiered_on can occur at any age
gptkbp:prevalence 5-10% of the population
gptkbp:relieved_by gptkb:movement
gptkbp:requires long-term management
gptkbp:symptoms uncomfortable sensations in the legs
urge to move the legs
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:psychotherapy
lifestyle changes
iron supplements
lifestyle modifications
acupuncture
opioids
anticonvulsants
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
dopaminergic agents
gptkbp:worsens_with inactivity
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Insomnia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5