HOW CAN RESTLESS LEGS BE COMFORTABLE?

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WHAT IS RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME?

Turkey Medicals hospital member and Neurology Specialist Assoc. Dr. said “Restless Leg Syndrome is seen in the form of burning, tingling, pity, cramp-like or very painful sensations.”

An assoc who noted that patients with restless leg syndrome have an intense desire to move the legs and massage. Dr. “Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome usually occur when a person goes to bed or is at rest in the evening, causing difficulty falling asleep,” said. Restless Leg Syndrome is diagnosed based on an interview with the patient. ‘Do you experience discomfort or restlessness that improves with moving or walking on your legs while resting in the evening? the answer to the question is usually sufficient for diagnosis. The Suggested Immobilization Test (SIT) before the polysomnography examination is also helpful in making the diagnosis,” she said.

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IT IS SEEN MORE IN WOMEN

Assoc, who noted that restless leg syndrome is more common in women, at a rate of 2-15 percent in the general population. Doctor continued: “the cause may not have been determined, but it can be seen as associated with iron deficiency, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney failure and various neurological disorders. It can also occur less frequently due to diabetes, parkinson’s, certain medications, alcohol, smoking, and caffeine use. Half of patients also have this discomfort in family members. Although a genetic predisposition is mentioned on the basis of this, it has not yet been fully revealed. Foods and beverages containing caffeine, which can increase complaints, should be reduced or completely discontinued.”
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President of Organ Transplant Center at MedicalPark Hospital Antalya

Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.

Physician's Resume:

Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.

Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.

In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.

Awards:

Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.

Certificates:

Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .

Professional Members:

American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.

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