Restless leg syndrome (RLS) or Willis-Ekbom disease-HealthQM

What Is Restless Leg Syndrome (Willis-Ekbom Disease)?

ByTarik Regad

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) or Willis-Ekbom disease is a neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move the legs due to itching, throbbing, and uncomfortable sensations. RLS is a common disease that affects about 10% of the general population [1]. 1. What Is the Main Cause of Restless Leg Syndrome? Although the cause is…

What Is a Tic Disorder? HealthQM

How Do You Know If You Have a Tic Disorder?

ByTarik Regad

Tics are involuntary and repetitive sounds (vocal tics) or movements (motor tics) that can be rapid, sudden, recurrent, and nonrhythmic [1]. They are due to an urge or sensation that eases after performing the movement or the sound. 1. What Are the Types of Tics? 1.1. Primary Tics Transient tic disorders are motor or vocal…