Restless Legs Syndrome

A new study indicates that middle-aged women who suffer from restless legs syndrome may have an increased risk of high blood pressure , according to U.S. News and World Report.Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common sensory motor disorder that affects 5 to 15 percent of U.S. adults. The condition causes intense, uncomfortable leg sensations and an irresistible urge to move the legs, particularly at night. It can also disrupt sleep and cause drowsiness during the day.In the recent study, researchers collected data from nearly 98,000 women and found that those who had symptoms indicative of restless leg syndrome were 41 percent more likely to have high blood pressure than women who did not show signs of RLS.Furthermore, the worse – or more frequent – a woman’s symptoms were, the higher her blood pressure tended to be.The link between RLS and increased blood pressure remained even after factoring in age, weight, smoking habits and prior stroke or heart attack.The researchers speculated t...

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