What is Ekborn Syndrome?
Ekborn syndrome, also called Wittmaack-Ekborn or Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a condition that poses a challenge to nearly 3% of the population. The condition is characterized by involuntary movements of the legs, and uncomfortable or prickly sensations in the legs. This especially occurs when people are in a relaxed state, such as right before bed at night. The symptoms can be hard to manage because they keep people from fully relaxing and often from sleeping well. In quite a few cases, there’s no known cause of Ekborn Syndrome. The only possible link is that the condition may be inherited. Inheritance is not fully understood. When RLS has no underlying cause that can be identified, it is called primary or idiopathic RLS. In other cases, Ekborn syndrome has specific causes and is called secondary RLS, which may respond to treatment well, and reduce RLS symptoms. Iron deficiency is a major cause that can be addressed by taking iron supplements. Pregnancy can result in temporary case
