PERIODIC LIMB MOVEMENT DISORDER (PLMD)

PERIODIC LIMB MOVEMENT DISORDER (PLMD)

Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) and restless legs syndrome (RLS) are characterized by abnormal homoeopathy motions of and, for RLS, usually sensations in the lower or upper extremities, which may interfere with sleep.

PLMD is more common during middle and older age; > 80% of patients with RLS also have PLMD.

CAUSES: involve abnormalities in dopamine neurotransmission

Periodic leg movement disorder homeopathy best homeopathic doctor is common among people with narcolepsy and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder

SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS:

Periodic limb movement (homoeopathy) disorder is characterized by repetitive (usually every 20 to 40 seconds) twitching or kicking of the lower or upper homeopathy extremities during sleep. Patients usually complain of interrupted nocturnal sleep or excessive daytime sleepiness.

Restless legs syndrome is a sensorimotor disorder characterized homoeopathy by an irresistible urge to move the legs, arms, or, less commonly, other body parts, usually accompanied by paresthesias (eg, creeping or crawling sensations) and homoeopathy sometimes pain in homoeopathy the upper or lower extremities

DIAGNOSIS OF PLMD: Polysomnography is necessary to confirm the diagnosis of PLMD

For restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder, numerous drugs (eg, dopaminergic drugs, benzodiazepines, antiseizure drugs, vitamins and minerals) are used.