Restless Legs Syndrome

Common symptoms of restless legs syndrome include uncomfortable feelings in the legs and an urge to move the legs. Restless legs synclrome--also called Willis-Ekbom disease--causes significant symptoms in about 2% to 3% of people in the US. Women are more likely than men to be affected. Most people are at least middle aged or older when they develop symptoms, but children can have restless legs syndrome as well. Here, Muth discusses the cause and treatment of restless legs syndrome.