Doctors Find That Restless Leg Syndrome Increases Heart Related Death In Women

5Restless leg syndrome increased a risk of CVD death by 43%

The study then found that those who developed restless leg syndrome possessed a greater risk by 43% of dying from cardiovascular disease in comparison to those who did not suffer from it. The study also showed that the longer the disorder affected the women, the greater the risk increased of them dying from CVD.

The study also found how those suffering from restless leg syndrome were at risk of contracting other diseases as well that included obesity and high blood pressure which also increase the risk of a CVD death.

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6A first of its kind

To eliminate the possibility that it was actually obesity and high blood pressure causing the problem, Gao included only women who did not suffer from such conditions. The study published on December 15th last year was an extensive one conducted over a period of ten years. As explained by Doctor Gao, this was the first time a study of this magnitude researched cause-specific death in women with RLS. 

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7A more conclusive study

Doctor Gao felt that though previous studies were inconclusive, this was more specific and could reach a conclusion. He stated that “We did find a significant association between RLS and increased cardiovascular death, and this became stronger after excluding patients with other associated comorbidities." 

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8The sensations of RLS

In restless leg syndrome, people experience uncomfortable sensations felt in their legs. This is accompanied by irresistible impulse to move the legs constantly to relive the sensation. The sensation can range from an itchy feeling to pins and needles or creepy crawlies up and down the leg. These are manifested mostly at night or when lying down or sitting.

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