Multiple choice

Which of the following disorders is characterized by an urge to move the body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations?

  1. Wittmaack-Ekbom syndrome

  2. Retroperitoneal fibrosis

  3. Rheumatoid arthritis

  4. Besnier-Boeck disease

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Explanation

Wittmaack-Ekbom syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move one's body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations. It most commonly affects the legs, but can affect the arms, torso, and even phantom limbs. Moving the affected body part modulates the sensations, providing temporary relief.