Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): A Clinically Focused Review with Evidence-Based Diagnostic and Management Strategies
I. Epidemiology & Pathophysiology: Clinical Relevance Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), or Willard-Ekbom disease, is a common sensorimotor neurologic disorder affecting ~5–10% of adults and 2–4% of children in Western populations, with higher prevalence in women and older adults. RLS is classified as: Core Pathophysiological Mechanisms: 📌 Clinical Insight: RLS is not merely a “sleep disorder”—it…
