Restless leg syndrome: Restless leg syndrome is a condition that is characterized by an irresistible urge to move one's body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations. It most commonly affects the legs, but can also affect the arms or torso. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Restless leg syndrome is available below.
See full list of 6 symptoms of Restless leg syndrome
Read more about treatments for Restless leg syndrome
Home medical testing related to Restless leg syndrome:
Alternative treatments or home remedies that have been listed in various sources as possibly beneficial for Restless leg syndrome may include:
See full list of 10 causes of Restless leg syndrome
More information about causes of Restless leg syndrome:
Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:
RLS sleep disorder causing night-time leg sensations often misdiagnosed: A common but relatively unknown sleep-related disorder called Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is often misdiagnosed. The typical symptoms are night-time tingling,...read more »
Leg cramps at night a classic sign: The symptom of having leg muscle cramps, particularly at night, is a classic sign of undiagnosed diabetes. However, there are also various other causes. See causes of leg cramps or misdiagnosis...read more »
Vitamin B12 deficiency under-diagnosed: The condition of Vitamin B12 deficiency is a possible misdiagnosis of various conditions, such as multiple sclerosis ...read more »
Read more about Misdiagnosis and Restless leg syndrome
Research related physicians and medical specialists:
Other doctor, physician and specialist research services:
Medical research articles related to Restless leg syndrome include:
Click here to find more evidence-based articles on the TRIP Database
More Restless leg syndrome animations & videos
Visit our research pages for current research about Restless leg syndrome treatments.
Types of Restless leg syndrome
Read about other experiences, ask a question about Restless leg syndrome, or answer someone else's question, on our message boards:
Tools & Services:
Medical Articles:
Search Specialists by State and City
By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use. Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only; it is not intended as a substitute for advice from your own medical team. The information on this site is not to be used for diagnosing or treating any health concerns you may have - please contact your physician or health care professional for all your medical needs. Please see our Terms of Use.
Copyright © 2011 Health Grades Inc. All rights reserved. Last Update: 7 May, 2013 (2:08)
