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Also known as: Restless legs syndrome, RLS
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a movement disorder in which the child or adolescent reports an uncomfortable and irresistible urge to move his or her legs.
The exact cause of restless legs syndrome is not known, however it can be associated with a low iron level or sometimes linked with diabetes, kidney or other neurological diseases.
A sleep study is recommended for the diagnosis of restless legs syndrome. Treatment options may include the following:
Reviewed by: Mercedes Bello, MD
This page was last updated on: January 28, 2021 04:22 PM
An accredited center for the diagnosis, management, and research of sleep disorders in children and adolescents
Two out of three children under the age of 10 years have some type of sleep problem. Sleep problems can be divided into two broad groups: dyssomnias and parasomnias.
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) is a neurological disorder in which there is a sudden uncontrollable urge to sleep.