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What is restless foot syndrome?

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Restless foot: This is a feeling of discomfort and a compulsion to move the foot. It is usually caused by neurotransmitter imbalance that causes nerve and muscle irritation. It is disturbing to sleep cycles and can affect normal foot function.

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Answered 2/24/2018

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The foot: is restless and you have these involuntary movements of the feet just being restless….

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