Restless Legs Syndrome: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Path to a Restful Night

Diagnosis of this disease is primarily based on the patient's medical history and their detailed description of symptoms, as there is no specific blood test or imaging to definitively confirm RLS. Doctors usually look for four main criteria: a strong urge to move the legs accompanied by unpleasant sensations, symptoms starting or worsening during rest, temporary relief through movement, and the worsening of symptoms at night. However, performing blood tests to check ferritin levels (iron stores) and tests related to kidney function and blood sugar is necessary to rule out other possibilities.