Restlessness - when should you consult a doctor?

Restlessness - when should you consult a doctor?

Everyone has experienced this feeling at least once in their life.

However, if this symptom is expressed in an acute form, bothers you for a long time or is characterized by repetition, it is probably a sign of some physical or psychological condition.

 

Restlessness may be caused by restless legs syndrome, personality disorders, side effects of certain medications, hyperthyroidism, dementia, anxiety, bipolar disorder, clinical depression, schizophrenia, or other conditions.

 

You should definitely consult a doctor if you experience the following symptoms:

 

  • Due to restlessness, you suffer from insomnia or you regularly disturb the restful sleep pattern;
  • Do you suspect that this symptom appeared after taking the medicine;
  • Complain of discomfort and pain;
  • You have symptoms of depression and anxiety.

 

Restlessness is characterized by:

 

  • Anxiety;
  • Neuroticism;
  • Ability to concentrate is impaired;
  • rritability.

 

The specific course of restlessness treatment depends on the underlying cause, that is, to alleviate the symptom, it is necessary to diagnose the underlying cause, the disease.

The following strategies are recommended for the prevention or symptom relief of restlessness:

  • Peaceful sleep every night;
  • Healthy diet;
  • Rejection of tobacco, alcohol;
  • Regular exercise;
  • Support from family members and friends - at this time it is very effective to stand by loved ones.

 

 

 

 

Source:

 

https://www.verywellhealth.com/restlessness-5223436