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Síndrome de las piernas inquietas - Treatment

Nombres alternativos

Mioclonía nocturna; SPI; Acatisia

Tratamiento:

No existe cura conocida para el síndrome de las piernas inquietas.

El tratamiento está orientado a reducir el estrés y ayudar a la relajación muscular. Las siguientes técnicas pueden ayudar:

  • Baños calientes
  • Ejercicios de estiramiento suave
  • Masaje

Las dosis bajas de pramipexol o ropinirol (Requip) pueden ser muy efectivas para controlar los síntomas en algunas personas.

Si usted presenta una interrupción grave del sueño, el médico le puede prescribir medicamentos como el Sinemet (un medicamento antiparkinsoniano), gabapentina o pregabalina, o tranquilizantes como el clonazepam. Sin embargo, estos medicamentos pueden causar somnolencia diurna.

Los pacientes con deficiencia de hierro recibirán suplementos de este elemento.

Algunas veces, las dosis bajas de narcóticos pueden aliviar los síntomas del síndrome de las piernas inquietas.

Pronóstico:

Este síndrome no es peligroso ni potencialmente mortal y no es indicador de un trastorno serio; sin embargo, puede ser molesto y perturbar el sueño.

Posibles complicaciones:

Se puede presentar insomnio.

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Solicite una cita con el médico si:

  • Tiene síntomas del síndrome de las piernas inquietas
  • Su sueño se ve interrumpido
  • Reviewed last on: 8/28/2009
  • Luc Jasmin, MD, PhD, Departments of Anatomy Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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Bayard M, Avonda T, Wadzinski J. Restless legs syndrome. Am Fam Physician. 2008;78(2):235-240.

Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007.

Kushida CA. Clinical presentation, diagnosis, and quality of life issues in restless legs syndrome. Am J Med. 2007;120:S4-S12.

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