Healthier Sleep Magazine | Winter 2022 | Sleep-Related Movement Disorders

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Five Hallmarks of Restless Legs Syndrome

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estless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder that usually presents with symptoms prior to sleep onset. Difficulty falling asleep, due to leg discomfort, is therefore a common presentation. There are five distinct criteria for the diagnosis of RLS; however, it is important to consider that some patients, such as young children, may not be able to identify and express these symptoms clearly.

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