Twists legs at night. Causes, treatment, pills

When a person has twists legs at night, in medicine, this phenomenon is called restless legs syndrome. A pathological condition in adults that occurs for specific reasons. Sleep disturbance leads to insomnia. A person does not get enough sleep, as a result, his ability to work decreases. A physician or neurologist will help to establish an accurate diagnosis and choose the most effective treatment.

Causes

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) belongs to a group of disorders of the nervous system. A person complains of discomfort and discomfort in the lower extremities. Anxiety symptoms are more likely to appear at rest. When a person walks or does a certain job, the discomfort disappears.

Doctors cannot say for sure what provokes disturbances and discomfort, but there are contributing factors:

• psycho-emotional disorders;
• excessive impressions;
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• depression, stress;
• bad habits (abuse of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products);
• suffered spinal cord injuries;
• abuse of drinks that contain caffeine;
• lack of vitamins and minerals in the human body (iron, dopamine);
• treatment with certain drugs (antipsychotics, antidepressants).

In medicine, there is also a distinction between primary and secondary restless legs syndrome. In the first case, discomfort and discomfort appear due to provoking factors. The secondary form of the disease manifests itself against the background of certain diseases, which will require additional advice from other specialized doctors and specially selected therapy.

Causes of a pathological origin when twisting legs at night:

• vascular diseases (varicose veins, atherosclerosis, thrombosis);
• peripheral polyneuropathy;
• swelling of the lower extremities;
• damage to the thyroid gland;
• muscle soreness;
• positional discomfort;
• anxiety disorders.

In any situation, the disease is additionally accompanied by clinical symptoms, with which you need to go to the hospital. The scheme and course of treatment depends on the established diagnosis.

Symptoms

Restless legs syndrome in most cases is accompanied by concomitant symptoms, but it is sometimes difficult for patients to describe their condition as accurately as possible.

The pathological disorder proceeds with the following symptoms:

• severe discomfort;
• an irresistible desire to move;
• itching, goosebumps appear on the skin;
• sleep disturbances;
• irritability increases;
• insomnia develops;
• in the afternoon, a person notes apathy towards the world around him;
• the work of the digestive system is disrupted;
• depression develops.

The symptoms described are worse at night. A person can alleviate his condition only if he moves his legs. For this reason, the condition is called restless legs syndrome.

Which doctor should I go to?

Spins legs at night (complex diagnostics will help determine the causes of the pathological condition) and concomitant symptoms have appeared, you need to consult a physician or immediately directly to neurologist. The specialist will conduct an examination, prescribe an additional comprehensive examination in order to establish the cause of the pathological condition. Based on the results of the diagnosis, the doctor will select an effective and safe treatment.

A person needs immediate specialist help when the following symptoms appear:

• soft tissues on the legs swell and swell;
• the skin turns red;
• painful sensations in the legs appeared sharply, the syndrome persists for a long time;
• walking is disturbed;
• weakness in the legs is consistently felt;
• lower limbs go numb.

It is necessary to conduct a comprehensive examination, since serious diseases can be the cause of the pathological condition. They need to be excluded or confirmed, after which therapy can be started immediately. Timely treatment at an early stage of the disease will stop its progression.

Medicines

Medicines are selected by a therapist or neurologist, guided by the results of a comprehensive diagnosis, the patient's complaints and the individual characteristics of the organism. Patients should strictly adhere to dosages, since medications provoke the appearance of side effects.

To reduce nighttime discomfort in the legs, doctors prescribe the following drugs to patients:

Drug group	Name	Application
Venotonic	Detralex, Phlebodia	Medicines are prescribed to increase the tone of the blood vessels. Adults are prescribed 1 g per day. The course of treatment lasts 6-12 months and can be extended after a certain break. The medicine is recommended to be taken in the morning with meals.
Ointments	Diclofenac, Finalgon	The drugs have a warming and analgesic effect if severe painful sensations are present. The medicine should be applied to the affected area of ​​the body 3 times a day with a thin layer and rubbed in with light massage movements. The duration of therapy is 7-14 days.
Dopamine receptor agonists	Pramipexole, Levodopa	Medications are prescribed to replenish dopamine stores in the central nervous system. The adult starting dosage is 375 mcg per day. It should be divided into 3 steps. Within 5-7 days, the dosage is gradually increased to 1.5-4.5 mg per day.
Antiepileptic drugs	Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital	The medicine should be taken orally with meals. Adult patients are prescribed 400 mg 2-3 times a day. The dosage is gradually increased once a week. Drug withdrawal is slow.
Benzodiazepines	Restoril, Klonopin	The drugs eliminate convulsive syndrome and restore sleep. The dosage for an adult depends on the diagnosis. In most cases, patients are prescribed 10-20 mg at bedtime for 30 minutes.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs	Naproxen, Ketoprofen	The tablets are swallowed whole, not chewed and washed down with water. The adult dosage is 250-500 mg 2 times a day. The average duration of therapy is 2 weeks.

Additionally, patients are advised to wear special compression stockings or knee-highs, which improve blood circulation in the legs and prevent congestion. In the future, patients should undergo spa treatment courses. Mud and pine baths restore mental health, improve sleep and reduce the frequency of nighttime attacks.

Treatment with folk remedies

The use of recipes by healers and healers is permissible if there are no serious medical contraindications. The same goes for progressive or chronic pathologies. Folk remedies are used in combination therapy with traditional drugs. All components are safe for human life, but you should always remember about the high probability of an allergic reaction or individual sensitivity.

Baths

Spins legs at night (the causes of discomfort can be of physiological or pathological origin) and worries about weakness, water procedures will help. Warm water with the addition of herbs or other natural ingredients helps to relax muscles and relieve spasms. Some recipes have mild pain relief.

Name	Recipe	Application
Cottonweed	Brew 1 tbsp. dry herbs with boiling water (1 l). Cover the container and leave the resulting mass for 50 minutes.	Add the filtered concentrated broth to warm water. Treatment procedures are carried out at bedtime for 15 minutes. Submerge your feet in water. And after the procedure, it is good to wipe them with a towel and grease with a fat cream.
Willow bark	Pre-grind willow bark into powder. Add 2 tbsp. l. in a pot of hot water (1 L). Warm up over low heat for another 5 minutes. and cool.	Add the strained broth to warm water. Keep your feet in the water for 20 minutes.
Laundry soap	Pour hot water into a basin. Rub a small amount of laundry soap. Add 2 tbsp. l. soda and 10 drops of iodine.	Keep your feet in the water until it cools down. The procedure takes approximately 10 minutes. Dry your feet with a towel, apply a fat cream. Wear socks at night. Water procedures are recommended every day for 10 days before bedtime.

Twists legs at night and there is discomfort, contrasting baths will help to cope. It is recommended to carry out water procedures before going to bed for 60 minutes. Chamomile or lemon balm will help improve the healing effect. A decoction based on these herbs should be added to the water.

Massage

Massaging before bed will help improve blood circulation in your legs and reduce discomfort. Before the procedure, it is recommended to lubricate the lower extremities with a fat cream or any warming agent.

When performing self-massage, you should adhere to simple tips:

1. Perform all movements smoothly and slowly in the direction from the foot to the knee.
2. The muscles should be rubbed for a long time, preferably in a circle.
3. Work out caviar with patting movements.
4. During light stroking, periodically apply pressure.

Finish massage procedures with light and slow stroking of the feet and muscles. Keep your feet warm at all times, so you can sleep in socks at night. In the morning, take them off and again do a light massage using cream or gels.

Compresses

Spins legs at night (it is important to determine the causes of the pathological condition with a doctor in order to choose the most effective and safe treatment), and the accompanying symptoms are absent or only slightly manifested, then you can turn to healers and healers. Alternative medicine offers effective methods to combat nighttime leg discomfort. It is important not to carry out therapy on your own, you need to consult a doctor, since you can aggravate your health.

Name	Recipe	Application
Young birch leaves	Collect a small amount of leaves in a bag, knead them well and leave for 30-40 minutes.	Place your feet in a bag with leaves when they start to rot. The procedure lasts until the appearance of heat and sweat on the lower extremities. After the therapy, rinse your feet with warm water.
Dandelion	Chop the leaves of the plant well, pre-wash.	Put the resulting gruel on the calves before going to bed and wrap it with plastic material, on top with a warm scarf. It is recommended to leave the compress overnight.
Horsetail and butter	Mix 2 tbsp. l. butter at room temperature and 1 tsp. l. pre-chopped horsetail.	The resulting gruel is spread on the affected area of ​​the lower limb, covered with a plastic bag and wrapped in a woolen cloth.

At home, if you twist your legs at night, you can use the cold. A cool heating pad is applied to the muscles of the lower extremities.

Rubbing

Comprehensive home treatment for restless legs syndrome involves the use of rubbing. There are many effective recipes in traditional medicine. It is important to observe all proportions during preparation and the rules for using the product.

Name	Recipe	Application
Ficus and agave	Mix the leaves of the plants in equal parts. Chop finely and add 1 hot pepper pod. It should also be pre-crushed. Mix all components well and pour vodka (500 ml). Close the resulting mass with a lid and leave for a month at room temperature.	The finished product is recommended to be used for rubbing the legs before going to bed, as soon as discomfort and discomfort appears.
Yolk and turpentine	Mix 1 raw egg yolk and 1 tsp. l. turpentine. Add 1 tbsp. l. apple cider vinegar. Mix all components well to obtain a homogeneous consistency.	The resulting product reduces pain and discomfort. It should be used when symptoms of restless legs syndrome appear.
Chestnut	Pour 50 g of chestnut with vodka (1 l). The resulting mass should be left in a dark place for a month, shaken periodically.	It is recommended to rub the finished and strained tincture into the lower extremities when discomfort and pain appear.

If you twist your legs at night, you can rub peppermint oil into your skin. Apply the product with light massage movements until the skin is slightly reddened. It is also recommended to rub the soles of your feet with lemon zest, apple cider vinegar or horseradish tincture.

Specialist recommendations

Spins legs at night (it is important to establish the causes of discomfort immediately in order to prevent possible complications) and worries discomfort, you need to identify the main sources of the problem and only after the diagnosis is made to engage in complex treatment.

At the same time, a therapist or neurologist recommends adhering to simple rules in order to achieve the maximum therapeutic effect:

• It is recommended to take a warm shower before bed. The water will relax the muscles and relieve tension. A warm shower will help you fall asleep quickly.
• A person should adhere to the most healthy lifestyle possible. Walk more in the fresh air, play sports, moderate physical activity, after which you sleep better at night.
• With an established diagnosis of anemia, patients are advised not to forget to drink courses of vitamins and minerals.
• If the work is sedentary, it is important to periodically take breaks and warm-ups, exercises.
• It is necessary to completely abandon bad habits. This applies to cigarettes and alcoholic beverages.
• Proper nutrition will help restore the balance of trace elements and vitamins in the body.
• It is necessary to avoid hypothermia of the lower extremities, always dress for the weather.

It is also recommended to avoid stress, do yoga, meditation, listen to your favorite music, read books and watch calm films. If you have chronic diseases, you need to visit your doctor in a timely manner and undergo a preventive examination. You cannot independently prescribe yourself medications that can negatively affect the functioning of the central nervous system.

It is not enough to establish the reason why the legs twist at night and there is discomfort. You need to choose the right treatment, follow the simple recommendations of your doctor, to get rid of restless legs syndrome. Nervous disorders can disrupt the normal rhythm of life, so the problem should be taken under control in its very development. It is important to carry out therapy under the supervision of a doctor, without independent diagnoses and prescriptions.

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