Restless leg syndrome, early symptom of Parkinson's disease

GUADALAJARA, Jalisco (EFE) .- Restless leg syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes nighttime discomfort in the lower limbs of people, may be a precursor to Parkinson's disease, an indicator of iron deficiency and Of diseases such as According to Carlos Zúñiga Ramírez, doctor of the Unit of the abnormal diseases and neurodegenerative diseases of the civil hospital Fray Antonio Alcalde of Guadalajara (western Mexico), one in three Parkinson's presented the syndrome Restless Legs (SJSR).

"It is more than recognized as a non-motor symptom of Parkinson's disease. It is very common that people who start with tremors, stiffness, slowness and unsteadiness to walk (features of Parkinson's disease) presented this syndrome years ago, insomnia or depression, "said the specialist

. a disease that is caused by alterations in the transmission of iron and dopamine in the central nervous system and causes the patient discomfort and discomfort in his legs when he is sitting or asleep, which causes 39 requires to get up and move his limbs

Zúñiga Ramírez says that this condition is common in the population, but that it is under-diagnosed as being confused with other diseases such as anxiety disorder widespread or akathisia, a neuropsychiatric disease that people have to move all the time.

Studies indicate that up to 15% of the world's population suffers from this syndrome, especially adults and one in three women He said that in the infant population there is a correlation of the syndrome with the disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), because between 25% and 45% of children with this neurobiological disorder may have nighttime discomfort.

It is also linked to non-neuronal diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, thyroid problems, rheumatoid arthritis, varicose veins, fibromyalgia and folic acid deficiencies. 19659002] People with Willis-Ekbom Syndrome usually have pain, itching, numbness, tingling, tension or discomfort in the legs at night and in the evening, so the disease is also classified as a sleep disorder. Rubén Santoyo, pulmonary internist physician of the West Regional Hospital of the Social Security Institute of Mexico

"The discomfort disappears cerc at three o'clock in the morning, the person is usually tired during the day because she has not slept a good night, he is sleepy and has trouble concentrating, "says the specialist of sleep disorders

.It is curable, but it may be controlled with iron supplementation and dopamine "agonist" medications, that is to say, which stimulate or promote conduction of this neurotransmitter into the central nervous system. [19659002] Zúñiga Ramírez that the diagnosis should include general examinations to rule out diabetes, hypertension or thyroid problems, in addition to a study to find out the iron levels in the blood and that the doctor can administer the appropriate treatment [19659002] In addition to the medications indicated by the specialist, Santoyo recommends that patients perform relaxation exercises, eat iron-rich products and avoid ingestion of alcohol or sniff , stimulants that help to increase the problem.

Physicians indicated that patients with RLS symptoms should visit a neurologist or sleep clinic in one of the public health facilities. González