Restless legs syndrome

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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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instanceOf chronic condition
neurological disorder
sleep-related movement disorder
affectsBodyPart legs
affectsSystem nervous system
hasAssociatedCondition Parkinson's disease NERFINISHED
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
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
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
reduced quality of life
reduced sleep quality
hasNonPharmacologicTreatment avoiding caffeine and alcohol in the evening GENERATED
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
symptoms often begin in adulthood
hasPathophysiologyHypothesis brain iron deficiency
central dopaminergic dysfunction
hasPharmacologicTreatment alpha-2-delta ligands
benzodiazepines for sleep
dopamine agonists
gabapentin NERFINISHED
iron supplementation when iron deficient
levodopa NERFINISHED
opioids in refractory cases
pregabalin NERFINISHED
hasPossibleSymptom daytime fatigue
impaired concentration
mood disturbances
hasPrevalence more common in women than in men
prevalence increases with age
hasRiskFactor family history of restless legs syndrome
female sex
older age
pregnancy
hasSubtype primary restless legs syndrome
secondary restless legs syndrome
hasSynonym RLS NERFINISHED
Willis–Ekbom disease NERFINISHED
hasTypicalCourse symptoms may fluctuate over time
symptoms often progress in severity
isChronic often lifelong
isClassifiedIn ICD-10 G25.81
ICD-11 8D80 NERFINISHED
isDistinguishedFrom akathisia
nocturnal leg cramps
peripheral neuropathy
isListedIn DSM-5 as a sleep-wake disorder

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Sleep hasDisorder Restless legs syndrome