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Criterion A

• There is an urge to move the legs, usually accompanied by or in response to uncomfortable and unpleasant sensations in the legs.
• The urge to move or unpleasant sensations begin or worsen during periods of rest or inactivity.
• The urge to move or unpleasant sensations are partially or totally relieved by movement.
• The urge to move or unpleasant sensations are worse in the evening or at night than during the day or occur only in the evening or at night.

Criterion B

• The symptoms in Criterion A occur at least 3 times per week and have persisted for at least 3 months.

Criterion C

• The symptoms are accompanied by significant distress or impairment.

Criterion D

• The symptoms are not attributable solely to another mental disorder, behavioral condition, substance effect, or medical condition.

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