Restless Leg Syndrome questions with correct answers

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) - Answer - Is a sensorimotor disorder - involving both sensation and movement - causing you to move because it is uncomfortable. - it is an unpleasant sensation - presenting between the ankle and the knee. when does RLS usually occur - Answer - It usually occurs when a person is resting - compelling them to move (strong urge/just moves- not something making it move) Risk Factors for RLS - Answer - pregnancy - Fe & Vit B12 deficiency - Family Hx - of someone with RLS increases your risk - since pregnancy and Fe deficiency occurs in F>M due to menstruation --> a R/F is *Female > Men* Who does RLS effect? - Answer - it effects 7-10% of the population (probably ppl in our class with it) Is RLS a central cause or peripheral cause? - Answer - it is a *central cause* not a peripheral cause. - Although it is a peripheral response since legs are peripheral- it is however not caused by the leg itself. RLS is associated with? - Answer - *dopaminergic dysfunction* - usually starting with some type of Fe deficiency