Practitioner

 Zak.Han

Chinese Acupuncture practitioner,Chinese

exarmy doctor,worked

in army hospital 20 years.He specialises in

  back pain relief

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Restless legs syndrome

Restless legs syndrome, also known as restless leg syndrome, Aktau packet Abdul Gayoom's (Ekbom's) syndrome. A group of outstanding performance for the acupuncture - like legs or crawling insects and ants do not change the feeling and tranquility, after alleviate the symptoms of nervous system disorders. Both men and women may become ill during the day, often asymptomatic, and more in the evening before bed to attack, and therefore often insomnia, anxiety and nervousness. Date of unknown etiology, modern medicine except symptomatic treatment Netherlands. Acupuncture treatment of the disease first seen in 1985, Chinese medicine and acupuncture combined. After more than ten years, there is more than a certain reports of clinical samples. Comprehensive look at the experience of other places to acupuncture in conjunction with other therapies (such as medicines, such as irradiation TDP), or a combination of two or more types of acupoint stimulation (such as point injection, moxibustion, and pick governance, Scalp) treatment-oriented. Some had simple temperature heating Scalp acupuncture needle with the law governing the control, it is found that the latter is better.

Body acupuncture
     Points
     The main point : the two groups. 1, Bizhong; 2, Xuehai, Yanglingquan, Sanyinjiao, Taixi.
     Points allocation : Zusanli, 2:146-147, Chengshan

 Restless Legs Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods

Restless legs syndrome is a poorly understood and often misdiagnosed disorder and is believed to be a neurological disorder. Restless legs syndrome is a common cause of painful legs. Often called paresthesias (abnormal sensations) or dysesthesias, the sensations range in severity from uncomfortable to irritating to painful. It is characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move them for relief. Patients with RLS may also experience sleep disturbances and periodic leg movements either during sleep or while awake. It usually makes you feel like getting up and moving around. When you do so, the unpleasant feeling of restless legs syndrome goes away. The most distinctive or unusual aspect of the condition is that lying down and trying to relax activates the symptoms. People with RLS use words such as creeping, crawling, tingling, or burning to describe these feelings. Moving the legs eases the feelings, but only for a while. The unpleasant feelings may also occur in the arms. Restless leg syndrome usually begins slowly. Over time, the legs become more affected. Less frequently, restless leg syndrome can affect the arms.

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is often unrecognized or misdiagnosed. Patients with RLS have an irresistible urge to move their legs, which is usually due to disagreeable sensations that are worse during periods of inactivity and often interfere with sleep. Restless legs syndrome may start at any age, including early childhood, and is a progressive disease for a certain percentage of sufferers, although it has been known for the symptoms to disappear permanently in some sufferers. Restless legs syndrome occurs in both genders, although the incidence may be slightly higher in women. It often affects members of the same family and recent research indicates that there may be an autosomal dominant mode of inheritance. Symptoms get gradually worse over time in about two thirds of people with the condition and may be severe enough to be disabling. The symptoms are generally worse in the evening and night and less severe in the morning. A variety of different classes of drugs (eg. dopaminergic drugs, benzodiazepines, opiates, and anticonvulsants) are available for the management of idiopathic RLS.

Causes of Restless legs syndrome

The common causes and risk factor's of Restless legs syndrome include the following:

The cause of restless leg syndrome is unknown in most patients.

Smoking.

A family history of Restless legs syndrome.

Iron deficiency.

Chronic diseases such as kidney failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and peripheral neuropathy.

Psychiatric factors, stress, and fatigue.

Certain medications-such as antinausea drugs, antiseizure drugs.

Symptoms of Restless legs syndrome

Some sign and symptoms related to Restless legs syndrome are as follows:

Sleep disturbances and daytime sleepiness are very common.

Origination during inactivity.

An unpleasant feeling in the legs

Nighttime leg twitching.

Increased symptoms in the afternoon, evening and night.

Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep because of the unpleasant feelings in the legs or arms.

Treatment of Restless legs syndrome

Here is list of the methods for treating Restless legs syndrome:

Narcotic medications can relieve mild to severe symptoms, but they may be addicting if used in too high doses.

Patients with prominent varicose veins in the legs may benefit from Ted hose.

Get some exercise every day.

Decreased use of caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco may provide some relief.

You may benefit from physical therapy, such as stretching, hot or cold baths, whirlpool baths, hot or cold packs, limb massage, or vibratory or electrical stimulation of the feet and toes before bedtime.

Physicians also may suggest a variety of medications to treat RLS, including dopaminergics, benzodiazepines (central nervous system depressants), opioids, and anticonvulsants.

Juliet Cohen writes articles for http://www.healthcareinformation.info/ and http://www.diseasescure.com/

 What is Restless Legs Syndrome?

Author: Scott

Do you have difficulty sitting still on an airplane because your legs are uncomfortable? Do your restless legs prevent you from falling asleep at night? If you answered "yes" to either of these questions, then you might have Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).
RLS is an uncomfortable sensation in the legs that appears at rest or at bedtime. The sensation is notoriously difficult to describe, but some refer to it as a "creepy-crawly" feeling. RLS has many names and has been variously referred to as "Jimmy legs," the "heebie jeebies," and "Elvis legs." It creates an irresistible urge to move the legs. When the legs are moved, this sensation is temporarily relieved. RLS is a problem because it prevents people from falling asleep and the uncomfortable sensation can cause a great deal of distress.
Who Gets Restless Legs Syndrome?
Anyone can have it at any age. Once it starts, it usually becomes progressively worse with age. It is estimated to occur in up to 1 in 10 adults in the United States. In some people it is inherited and in some it occurs spontaneously. Nobody knows why it occurs but it is believed to be due to a problem with the neurotransmitter dopamine in the nervous system. Since iron is involved in the production of dopamine, some people with low iron have RLS. Up to 80% of people with RLS also have a separate but related disorder call Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (leg kicking that usually occurs after the person has fallen asleep).
I Think I Might Have RLS, How Do I Find Out If I Have It?
Make an appointment with your primary care physician, or if your insurance allows it, go straight to a sleep specialist. If your physician thinks you might have RLS, he or she should check the ferritin levels in your blood (ferritin is a sensitive indicator of blood iron levels). Then you can be treated with various medications and have an iron deficiency corrected if needed.
How Is RLS Treated?
In a small number of patients, correcting iron levels can help with RLS. Behavioral methods like hot baths and relaxation methods may also be effective. Many patients require a medication. The FDA recently approved a medication called Requip™ which has been clinically proven to help relieve the symptoms of RLS. Many other classes of medications can also be helpful including benzodiazepines, other Parkinsons Disease medications, seizure medications, and narcotics. Ask your doctor about what option is right for you.

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