Restless leg syndrome is a disorder in which there is an urge or need to move the legs to stop unpleasant sensations.
Nocturnal myoclonus; RLS; Akathisia
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) occurs most often in middle-aged and older adults. Stress makes it worse. The cause is not known in most patients.
RLS may occur more often in patients with:
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