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Table 2 Prevalence of restless legs related symptoms within the total cohort (n = 1072)

From: Musculoskeletal pain is associated with restless legs syndrome in young adults

RLS symptoms assessed with 4 criteria

Female

Male

Total

Urge to move the legs (at least 5 times/month)

158 (27.1 %)

142 (29.0 %)

300 (28.0 %)

Accompanied by dysaesthesia

57 (9.8 %)

31 (6.3 %)

88 (8.2 %)

Relieved by movement

95 (16.3 %)

70 (14.3 %)

165 (15.4 %)

Worsening at evening or night

104 (17.9 %)

51 (10.4 %)

155 (14.5 %)

RLS diagnosis (All 4 RLS criteria fulfilled)

22 (3.8 %)

10 (2.0 %)

32 (3.0 %)

RLS: Restless legs syndrome