US Medical Term · symptoms
Restless Legs
Síndrome de piernas inquietas
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Restless Legs |
| Spanish (Español) | Síndrome de piernas inquietas |
| Chinese (中文) | 不寧腿 |
| Korean (한국어) | 하지불안증후군 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Hội chứng chân không yên |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Restless legs / Hindi mapakali ang binti |
| Portuguese (Português) | Síndrome das pernas inquietas |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ขาอยู่ไม่สุข |
| Japanese (日本語) | むずむず脚症候群 |
What it means
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is an irresistible urge to move the legs, usually accompanied by uncomfortable crawling, tingling, or burning sensations deep inside the limbs. Symptoms are typically worse at rest and in the evening or at night, and are temporarily relieved by movement. RLS disrupts sleep and can significantly reduce quality of life. Common causes and risk factors include iron deficiency, kidney disease, pregnancy, peripheral neuropathy, and genetics. Certain medications including some antidepressants and antihistamines can trigger or worsen RLS. It is a recognized neurological condition. Tell your doctor about symptoms, including timing and effect on sleep, for proper diagnosis and treatment.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
When I lie down to sleep, I get an overwhelming urge to move my legs and a creeping feeling inside them.
Cuando me acuesto a dormir, siento un impulso irresistible de mover las piernas y una sensación de hormigueo dentro de ellas.
My legs bother me so much at night that I cannot sleep; only walking around helps.
Mis piernas me molestan tanto de noche que no puedo dormir; solo caminar me ayuda.
I have a burning and crawling sensation in my legs that gets worse in the evenings.
Tengo una sensación de ardor y hormigueo en las piernas que empeora por las tardes.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
G25 Other extrapyramidal and movement disordersRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026