RLS may affect 3 - 15% of the general population. It is more common in women than in men, and its frequency increases with age. The disorder affects an estimated 10 - 28% of adults older than age 65. In about 40% of patients, RLS begins in adolescence.
An international study showed that 2% of children ages 8-17 have RLS symptoms. RLS may be more common than epilepsy and diabetes in children and teens.
As many as two-thirds of people with restless legs syndrome (RLS) have...
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Restless Legs Syndrome
The first description of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) was provided in 1685 by Sir Thomas Willis. The current name for this sleep and movement... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a neurologic sensorimotor disorder that is characterized by an overwhelming urge to move the legs when they are at... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Restless Legs Syndrome
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