Restless legs syndrome (RLS)/Willis-Ekbom disease (WED) has a significant negative effect on quality of life. The decreased quality of life is similar to that of other chronic diseases, such as diabetes type 2, depression, and osteoarthritis. RLS/WED disrupts sleep length, sleep quality, and daytime alertness. Sleep disruption can contribute to depression. RLS/WED has been associated with cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure, possibly because of increased sympathetic tone caused by periodic limb movements of sleep. RLS/WED is underdiagnosed, leading to chronic sleep disruption and daytime consequences. Patients with RLS/WED have decreased productivity at work, which potentially has far-reaching economic consequences.
Restless legs syndrome ( RLS)/Willis - Ekbom disease ( WED ) has a significant negative effect on quality of life . The decreased quality of life is similar to that of other chronic diseases , such as diabetes type 2 , depression , and osteoarthritis . RLS / WED disrupts sleep length , sleep quality , and daytime alertness . Sleep disruption can contribute to depression . RLS / WED has been associated with cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure , possibly because of increased sympathetic tone caused by periodic limb movements of sleep . RLS / WED is underdiagnosed , leading to chronic sleep disruption and daytime consequences . Patients with RLS / WED have decreased productivity at work , which potentially has far - reaching economic consequences .
Willis-Ekbom disease is also known as?
Willis - Ekbom disease is also known as ?
Restless legs syndrome
Restless legs syndrome