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. 2017 Jun 2;9:171. doi: 10.3389/fnagi.2017.00171

Table 1.

2003 NIH/IRLSSG diagnostic criteria.

  • simple (1)

    The urge to move the legs are usually accompanied by or caused by uncomfortable sensations deep in the legs.

  • simple (2)

    The above symptoms begin or worsen when resting or inactivity such as lying or sitting.

  • simple (3)

    The symptoms can be partially or totally relieved by movement, such as walking or stretching.

  • simple (4)

    The symptoms are worse in the evening or at night rather than during the day, or they only occur in the evening or at night.