Restless Legs Syndrome Risk Factors
What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Restless Legs Syndrome? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.
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Restless Legs Syndrome Risks
These factors increase your chance of developing RLS. Tell your doctor if you have any of these risk factors:
- Family members with RLS
- Pregnant-Some women have RLS during pregnancy. The symptoms usually go away after giving birth.
- Low iron levels (with or without anemia )-may happen if you give blood a lot.
- Northern European descent
- Chronic disease (which can lead to secondary RLS):
- Peripheral Neuropathy (diabetes)
- Chronic Kidney Failure
- Varicose Veins (varicose veins)
- Radiculopathy (nerve problem)
- Anemia
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Heart Failure
- Certain medications (eg, tricyclic antidepressants)
- Withdrawing from certain drugs (eg, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors [SSRIs], lithium, caffeine, dopamine antagonists, sedating antihistamines)
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