LEG SYMPTOMS

FACIAL VEINS

HAND VEINS

HOW WE DIAGNOSE

Varicose Veins and Restless Leg Syndrome

Restless leg syndrome is a common cause of painful legs.  Although there are some effective medication treatments available today, recent research has demonstrated a direct relationship between the restless leg syndrome and vein disease. If there is underlying vein disease, then treating the vein disease may resolve the restless leg symptoms.  

Faulty vein valves are the main cause of varicose veins.  When these valves don't close properly, blood will leak back with gravity and pool in the vein, increasing venous pressure.  This causes the veins to bulge and stretch. The symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome generally worsen in the evening causing sleep disruptions and contributing to poor quality of life.

Restless Leg Symptoms

• Strange sensations in the legs
• irresistible urge to move the legs
• itchy or heavy legs
• creepy, crawly feelings deep in the legs

TREATMENTS

PREVENTION