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Is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Associated With Restless Leg Syndrome?
Question: WITH HAVING COPD HOW IS RESTLESS LEG AND LEG CRAMPING ASSOCIATED IF ALL? SEVER LEG CRAMPING CAUSING RETLESS SLEEP AT NIGHT
Brief Answer:
Yes, COPD and Restless leg syndrome are associated.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and restless leg syndrome (RLS) is associated. About one-third of patients suffering from COPD have co-existing RLS. RLS leads to leg muscle cramps, poor sleep quality at night, increased daytime sleepiness and poor quality of life in patients with COPD.
You would benefit from medications such as ropinirole tablets.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist
Yes, COPD and Restless leg syndrome are associated.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and restless leg syndrome (RLS) is associated. About one-third of patients suffering from COPD have co-existing RLS. RLS leads to leg muscle cramps, poor sleep quality at night, increased daytime sleepiness and poor quality of life in patients with COPD.
You would benefit from medications such as ropinirole tablets.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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