restless legs syndrome

Thân thiện

A person moves their legs in bed to relieve restless legs syndrome.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move the legs: Restless legs syndrome is a condition where a person experiences uncomfortable sensations in the legs, typically during periods of rest or inactivity, especially in the evening or at night.
   • A cause of sleep disruption: The syndrome often leads to difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep due to the compelling need to move the legs to relieve temporary discomfort.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Her doctor diagnosed her with restless legs syndrome after she described her nightly discomfort.
  • The primary symptom of restless legs syndrome is an overwhelming urge to move the legs while at rest.

Advanced Usage

• "to suffer from restless legs syndrome": to be affected by the condition.
  • He suffers from restless legs syndrome, which often delays his sleep.

Variants and Related Words

• RLS (n): A common abbreviation for restless legs syndrome.
  • RLS is a recognized neurological sensorimotor disorder.
• Willis-Ekbom Disease (n): An alternative medical name for restless legs syndrome.
  • Willis-Ekbom Disease is the clinical term for this condition.

Synonyms

• Ekbom's syndrome: An older, synonymous term (now less common).

Related Phrases

• "creepy-crawly feeling": A common descriptive phrase for the sensations associated with restless legs syndrome.
  • Patients often describe the feeling of restless legs syndrome as a "creepy-crawly" sensation in their limbs.

Học thuật

Noun

1. feeling of uneasiness and restlessness in the legs after going to bed (sometimes causing insomnia); may be relieved temporarily by walking or moving the legs

Từ đồng nghĩa

• restless legs
• Ekbom syndrome