Restless legs, restless nights

Perhaps you've never heard of this problem. Perhaps your doctor did not find any disease, and still with your feet is something wrong.

Are you familiar with the following symptoms:

* The feet are running goose?
* When you sit or lie down, it's difficult to keep his legs immobile?
* When you can move the legs, you feel better?
* These symptoms worsen at night?
* Your spouse (husband) complains that you kick in your sleep?

Perhaps you have a so-called restless legs syndrome (RLS), a disorder in which during the rest having unpleasant sensations in the legs, and a man compelled to commit their various movements. The problem can be quite serious, because the patient is unable to sleep, and this may affect his work, relationships with other people and quality of life in general.

According to some restless legs syndrome may suffer 12 million Americans. The disease is equally common, and women and men, with a small margin in the direction of women. Most often, the disease develops in middle and old age, and its symptoms with age increase.

The reason for RLS is unknown, but it is believed that a role is played by heredity. Fully cope with this condition is impossible. Sometimes RLS occurs on the background:

* Low level of iron in the body
* Kidney disease, Parkinson's disease, diabetes and peripheral neuropathy (damage to peripheral nerves)
* Pregnancy, especially in the last three months

Admission of certain medications may increase the symptoms of RLS. Typically, this medication:

* Nausea
* Epilepsy
* Mental disorders
* Insomnia
* SARS and Allergies

Only a doctor can establish the diagnosis and treatment appointment. The most effective is the change in lifestyle:

* Try to take a bath before bedtime and pomassazhirovat feet.
* Take up yoga and other forms of meditation.
* Take up sports.
* Give up alcohol, caffeine and smoking: all this can worsen the disease.
* Keep sleep and rest.
* Engage in those activities that will help you forget about restless legs syndrome.

There are also drugs that are assigned in severe cases. They can prescribe only a doctor.
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Clinical specialty

The treating physician may refer you to a specialist. Often it is difficult to pronounce the name of the specialty, and even more so difficult to understand what it is. The list below will help you understand what a particular specialist doctor.

Cardiologist. It heals diseases of the cardiovascular system, including arrhythmia, heart attacks and coronary heart disease. Is also involved in prevention of these diseases.

Dermatologist. Treats skin diseases, in particular, warts, skin cancer and skin allergies. Also helps combat hair loss, acne, birthmarks, scars and aging skin.

Endocrinologist. Specializes in the treatment of diabetes, thyroid disease and pituitary, sexual disorders and other diseases associated with the endocrine glands.

Gastroenterologist. It heals diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Hematology. It heals diseases of the blood, spleen and lymph nodes, in particular, anemia, hemophilia and others.

Nephrology. It specializes in diseases of the kidneys and is responsible for all violations of the water and salt balance in the body.

Oncologist. Specialist cancer. Treatment often involves chemotherapy. Oncologist working closely with other doctors, coordinating their efforts for the proper treatment of cancer patients.

Ophthalmology. Treats eye disease. Makes eye surgeries, and prescribe medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Orthopedics. Treats arthritis and other problems of the musculoskeletal system, in particular, fractures, ligament damage and sprains. Can prescribe drugs, operate and carry out physiotherapy.

Otolaryngologist. It heals diseases of the ear, nose and throat.

Psychiatrist. Specialist mental and emotional disorders. Treats include various types of addiction and helps avoid associated problems. Provide psychological, social and medical aspects of the disease. In contrast to other professionals on mental disorders, a psychiatrist can prescribe medication.

Pulmonologist. It heals diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract, including lung cancer, pneumonia, asthma, emphysema and lung disorders of breathing during sleep.

Rheumatology. It heals diseases of joints, muscles, bones and tendons, including arthritis, gout and osteochondrosis.

Urologist. It heals diseases of the urogenital system in men, including prostate cancer.

If you want to go to a specialist, do not forget to visit a therapist. To visit some specialists are required to file a physician.
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Physiotherapy

You are recovering from injury? Struggling with illness or functional impairment? In this case, you will help physiotherapy. This method of treatment is considered "conservative" because it does not involve any surgical or medical or other interference in the work of the body. Physiotherapist will help you recover motor skills and health through physical exercise and manual therapies like massage. Physiotherapy can be used along with surgical and other methods of treatment or to replace them.

Physiotherapy can help:

* Return the ease and freedom of movement.
* Remove the pain.
* Restore lost functionality of the organism.
* To prevent the disease or alleviate its course.
* Lead a healthy and correct way of life.

Doctors often recommend physical therapy for injuries (eg, dislocated shoulder or knee) or after surgery. Physiotherapy ease the pain in my back and joints, as well as strengthen muscles weakened by injury or disease. If you have suffered a stroke or heart attack, physiotherapy can help you recover.

Physiotherapists have a special education and well versed in the joints, muscles, bones, nerves and heart and lungs of man. Therefore, they not only treat illnesses and injuries. Physiotherapists also often help to organize correctly the working conditions to avoid occupational accidents and diseases. They also help athletes achieve peak physical condition and maintain it at a high level.

After an initial survey physiotherapist will appoint you to the appropriate treatment for the occasion. It may be stretching, balance, or coordination of movements that will improve your mobility. Or teach you how to use crutches, wheelchairs, prosthesis. With the help of heat, cold, water, electrical stimulation, massage and ultrasound physical therapist can relieve pain, remove the swelling and improve blood circulation.
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