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Sleep disorder guide

Restless Legs Syndrome

An urge to move the legs, often paired with uncomfortable sensations that worsen during rest.

What this page can tell you

This guide provides general education about a condition commonly evaluated in sleep medicine. Symptoms can overlap across many health issues, so diagnosis depends on an individualized clinical evaluation.

When to start a conversation

If sleep-related symptoms are persistent, affecting daytime function, disrupting a bed partner or raising safety concerns, consider discussing them with a healthcare professional.

What evaluation may involve

Depending on your history and symptoms, a clinician may recommend consultation, an overnight sleep study, home sleep apnea testing or another appropriate test.

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