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Periodic limb movement disorder
A condition where limbs involuntarily move in twitching or jerking movements during sleep.
Is a type of:Geriatric sleep disorder
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | Rare | ||||
Preteen6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
Body locations
Leg, Arm
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