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Restless legs syndrome

Restless legs syndrome

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Restless leg syndrome is a disorder in which there is an urge or need to move the legs to stop unpleasant sensations.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Leg

Symptoms

Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty falling asleep
Trouble sleeping
Pain
Difficulty staying asleep
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