Restless legs syndrome
E873102
Restless legs syndrome is a neurological sleep-related disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, typically worsening at rest and at night.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Restless legs syndrome canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T10582929 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Restless legs syndrome Context triple: [Sleep, hasDisorder, Restless legs syndrome]
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A.
Restless Heart Syndrome
"Restless Heart Syndrome" is a song by American punk rock band Green Day from their rock opera album "21st Century Breakdown," known for its introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts in musical style.
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B.
Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized primarily by motor symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and slowed movement, caused by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain.
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C.
The Asthenic Syndrome
The Asthenic Syndrome is a 1989 Soviet black comedy-drama film by Kira Muratova, renowned for its experimental structure and bleak, satirical portrayal of late-Soviet society.
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D.
Insomnias
"Insomnias" is a surrealist work by American artist Dorothea Tanning, reflecting her dreamlike, psychologically charged style.
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E.
multiple system atrophy
Multiple system atrophy is a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a combination of autonomic failure, parkinsonism, and/or cerebellar ataxia due to widespread nervous system damage.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Restless legs syndrome Target entity description: Restless legs syndrome is a neurological sleep-related disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, typically worsening at rest and at night.
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A.
Restless Heart Syndrome
"Restless Heart Syndrome" is a song by American punk rock band Green Day from their rock opera album "21st Century Breakdown," known for its introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts in musical style.
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B.
Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized primarily by motor symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and slowed movement, caused by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain.
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C.
The Asthenic Syndrome
The Asthenic Syndrome is a 1989 Soviet black comedy-drama film by Kira Muratova, renowned for its experimental structure and bleak, satirical portrayal of late-Soviet society.
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D.
Insomnias
"Insomnias" is a surrealist work by American artist Dorothea Tanning, reflecting her dreamlike, psychologically charged style.
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E.
multiple system atrophy
Multiple system atrophy is a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a combination of autonomic failure, parkinsonism, and/or cerebellar ataxia due to widespread nervous system damage.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (74)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
chronic condition
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neurological disorder ⓘ sleep-related movement disorder ⓘ |
| affectsBodyPart | legs ⓘ |
| affectsSystem | nervous system ⓘ |
| hasAssociatedCondition |
Parkinson's disease
NERFINISHED
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diabetes mellitus ⓘ end-stage renal disease ⓘ iron deficiency ⓘ iron-deficiency anemia ⓘ peripheral neuropathy ⓘ pregnancy ⓘ rheumatoid arthritis ⓘ |
| hasAssociatedNeurotransmitter | dopamine ⓘ |
| hasAssociatedNutrient | iron ⓘ |
| hasComplication | augmentation with long-term dopaminergic therapy ⓘ |
| hasCoreSymptom |
difficulty falling asleep
GENERATED
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sleep fragmentation GENERATED ⓘ symptoms worse at rest GENERATED ⓘ symptoms worse in the evening or at night GENERATED ⓘ temporary relief with movement GENERATED ⓘ uncomfortable sensations in the legs GENERATED ⓘ urge to move the legs GENERATED ⓘ |
| hasDiagnosticCriterion |
symptoms are not solely accounted for by another medical or behavioral condition
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symptoms are partially or totally relieved by movement ⓘ symptoms are worse in the evening or at night than during the day ⓘ symptoms begin or worsen during periods of rest or inactivity ⓘ urge to move the legs usually accompanied by uncomfortable sensations ⓘ |
| hasEpidemiology | affects a few percent of the adult population ⓘ |
| hasGeneticComponent | yes ⓘ |
| hasHeritability | often runs in families ⓘ |
| hasImpact |
increased risk of depression
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reduced quality of life ⓘ reduced sleep quality ⓘ |
| hasNonPharmacologicTreatment |
avoiding caffeine and alcohol in the evening
GENERATED
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hot or cold baths GENERATED ⓘ leg massage GENERATED ⓘ moderate regular exercise GENERATED ⓘ pneumatic compression devices GENERATED ⓘ sleep hygiene measures GENERATED ⓘ |
| hasOnsetPattern |
symptoms may begin in childhood or adolescence
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symptoms often begin in adulthood ⓘ |
| hasPathophysiologyHypothesis |
brain iron deficiency
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central dopaminergic dysfunction ⓘ |
| hasPharmacologicTreatment |
alpha-2-delta ligands
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benzodiazepines for sleep ⓘ dopamine agonists ⓘ gabapentin NERFINISHED ⓘ iron supplementation when iron deficient ⓘ levodopa NERFINISHED ⓘ opioids in refractory cases ⓘ pregabalin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPossibleSymptom |
daytime fatigue
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impaired concentration ⓘ mood disturbances ⓘ |
| hasPrevalence |
more common in women than in men
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prevalence increases with age ⓘ |
| hasRiskFactor |
family history of restless legs syndrome
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female sex ⓘ older age ⓘ pregnancy ⓘ |
| hasSubtype |
primary restless legs syndrome
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secondary restless legs syndrome ⓘ |
| hasSynonym |
RLS
NERFINISHED
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Willis–Ekbom disease NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasTypicalCourse |
symptoms may fluctuate over time
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symptoms often progress in severity ⓘ |
| isChronic | often lifelong ⓘ |
| isClassifiedIn |
ICD-10 G25.81
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ICD-11 8D80 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isDistinguishedFrom |
akathisia
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nocturnal leg cramps ⓘ peripheral neuropathy ⓘ |
| isListedIn | DSM-5 as a sleep-wake disorder ⓘ |
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Subject: Restless legs syndrome Description of subject: Restless legs syndrome is a neurological sleep-related disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, typically worsening at rest and at night.
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