RLS, OSA, and Pediatric Sleep Disorders: The Triple Challenge Neurologists Face Daily
Sleep problems often come in clusters. For many patients, it is not just one disorder but a combination that makes nights difficult and days exhausting. Neurologists frequently see three conditions overlapping — Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and pediatric sleep disorders . Each is complex on its own, but together they create a triple challenge that needs careful evaluation and long-term care. Why These Sleep Disorders Matter Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): A neurological condition that creates an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, usually worse at night. Patients describe tingling, crawling, or electric sensations that prevent deep rest. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): A serious sleep-related breathing disorder where the airway collapses during sleep, causing snoring, choking, or pauses in breathing. Untreated, it increases the risk of hypertension, stroke, and heart disease. Pediatric Sleep Disorders: Children may experience insomnia, ...