Periodic limb movement disorder
Periodic limb movement disorder is repeated muscle twitching of the feet, legs, and sometimes arms during sleep.
A person who has periodic limb movement disorder may wake up during the movements. This can interfere with sleep and cause sleepiness during the time the person wants to be awake.
Current as of: November 7, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Hasmeena Kathuria MD - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine & Lesley Ryan MD - Family Medicine