Sleep Disorders and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
- Introduction to periodic limb movement disorder
- What causes periodic limb movement disorder?
- What are the symptoms of periodic limb movement disorder?
- How is periodic limb movement disorder diagnosed?
- How is periodic limb movement disorder treated?
- What should someone with periodic limb movement disorder avoid?
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Introduction to PLMD
Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) is a sleep disorder characterized by rhythmic movements of the limbs during sleep. The movements typically involve the legs, but upper extremity movements may also occur. Movements occur periodically throughout the night and can fluctuate in severity from one night to the next. They tend to cluster in episodes that last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours. These movements are very different from the normal spasms, called hypnic myoclonia, that we often experience initially while trying to fall asleep.
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