Restless legs syndrome (RLS): differential diagnosis
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Restless legs syndrome (RLS): differential diagnosis. Nocturnal dystonia, Nocturnal leg cramps. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Sleep-related differentials
- Nocturnal dystonia
- Nocturnal leg cramps
- Periodic limb movements of sleep (PLMS)
- Insomnia
- REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD)
- Sleep apnoea
- Sleep onset myoclonus
Other neurological differentials
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Systemic differentials
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