Can children be affected by RLS?
Although RLS is more common with increasing age, the disease may also occur during childhood or adolescence. Unfortunately, children with RLS are frequently misdiagnosed. The motor restlessness associated with restless legs syndrome may sometimes be mistaken for “fidgetiness” or “nervousness,” potentially leading to an improper diagnosis of growing pains, anxiety disorders, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, it is also important to note that there have been some cases in which children have been affected by both ADHD and RLS. The relationship between these two disorders remains unclear.
