Can Restless Legs Syndrome Be Cured?
Disease description:
The child has been diagnosed with restless legs syndrome. He often feels uncomfortable in his legs during sleep at night and moves them involuntarily, which has already severely affected his sleep quality. Is this condition treatable?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
Restless legs syndrome typically worsens at night, significantly affecting patients' sleep and quality of life. Restless legs syndrome is a chronic condition that requires long-term treatment.
Whether it can be cured depends on individual circumstances.
1. Potentially curable cases: Some secondary restless legs syndrome, such as that caused by underlying conditions like iron-deficiency anemia or uremia, may be resolved by actively treating the primary disease.
2. Long-term management: For primary restless legs syndrome, most patients may require long-term medication to control symptoms. Although some patients may experience symptom relief after a period of treatment, symptoms may recur after discontinuation of medication.
If you have restless legs syndrome, timely treatment is recommended.
