What are the core symptoms of restless legs syndrome?

• A. Urge to move with uncomfortable sensations in legs, worse at rest and in the evening, relief with movement
• B. Sleepwalking
• C. Night sweats
• D. Snoring

Answer: (A)

Restless legs syndrome is defined by an urge to move the legs accompanied by uncomfortable sensations (often described as creeping, crawling, tingling, or aching). These symptoms start or worsen when at rest, especially in the evening or at night, and moving the legs provides relief. This pattern—worsening with rest and at night, and relief with movement—is what distinguishes RLS. The other options—sleepwalking, night sweats, and snoring—are features of different sleep disorders and do not describe the classic RLS symptom pattern.