RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME (RLS) AND ASSOCIATED

Abstract

Background: Restless leg syndrome has been a problem for a large percentage of the population as it affects many aspects of life. The aim of this research was to outline the effect of restless leg syndrome on the human body and related diseases that can affect human wellbeing. Methods: The research methodology was done through the cross-sectional process and therefore, the research design that can be included in the descriptive research design. The selected research design would be justified for the present research methodology as a survey would be done with a proper questionnaire. Hence, the selected research design would help in describing and interpreting the collected data. The population that the present research involved in the research methodology belonged to the patients who are suffering from restless legs syndrome disease. The people who go to the national government hospitals for the medication process would be the target population for the survey method. Results: Study included 803 participants in which all of them responded to study survey questions. Study participants believe that restless leg syndrome is not a genetic disorder (n= 359, 44.7%). More than half of study participants reported that taking medicines will help with RLS (n= 436, 54.3%). There were 607 participants reported that daily exercise would help in diminishing the RLS (75.6%). Furthermore, 492 participants considered exercise is essential for RLS (61.2%). Participants were asked about the pain degree with regard to leading a life with restless leg disorder. More than half of participants reported that it is moderate painful (n= 456, 56.8%) Regarding the duration of treatment of restless leg syndrome, than half of participants reported the duration to be moderate span of time (n= 408, 50.8%). Conclusion: In conclusion, this research was a population-based study with a large sample size, and its findings indicate that RLS is widespread among study population. This indicated that RLS could be more prevalent, manifest differently in patients, and have distinct risk factors. Study participants believe that restless leg syndrome is not a genetic disorder. More than half of study participants reported that taking medicines will help with RLS. Participants also reported that daily exercise would help in diminishing the RLS and considered exercise is essential for RLS.