Restless legs syndrome (RLS), first described in 1672 and given its name in 1945, is one of the most common sleep and movement disorders. Modern population-based studies demonstrate a prevalence between 5% and 15% in adult white populations. According to the diagnostic criteria, RLS is defined as an irresistable desire to move limbs, usually associated with paresthesias/dysesthesias and motor r...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS and also known as Willis-Ekbom disease) is a disorder that's characterized by annoying and sometimes painful sensations in the legs that are brought about by sitting or lying down. These sensations can include creeping, tingling, burning, tugging, or aching in the calves, thighs, or feet. Getting up and moving around is usually the only way to find some relief. Also,...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological sensory-motor disorder that is characterized by intense restlessness and unpleasant creeping sensations deep inside the lower legs. Symptoms appear when the legs are at rest and are worst in the evening and at night. They force patients to keep moving their legs, and often to get out of bed and wander about. Periodic limb movements (PLMS) ar...