Customer Questions
Why do I experience pain in my legs while I sleep? Could this be the result of venous disease?
Pharmacist's response:
Leg pain at night can be the result of many different causes. It is essential to take chronic leg pain seriously and discuss the possible reason with your doctor. It is necessary to discover the real cause of nighttime leg pain to eliminate the discomfort and return to quality and uninterrupted sleep. Pain in the legs at night can be one of the many symptoms of varicose veins.
Consider these three facts: if you have varicose veins and feel pain in your legs at night.
- Pains in the legs at night can be one of the many symptoms of varicose veins.
Increased pressure in the leg due to leaky valves in the veins in the legs or weakened vein walls can lead to pain and a general feeling of heaviness in the legs. These symptoms worsen at night after a day spent mostly on your feet. The good news is that the relief will be noticeable mainly in the morning. Still, if the problem is repeated and negatively affects the quality of your life, it is time to seek practical help and specialist treatment.
- There are steps you can take to ease the pain.
If leg pain keeps you up at night, it's time to consider a possible treatment for varicose veins. If you haven't tried any of the home care or varicose vein relief tips yet, start by exercising with your legs elevated for 10 minutes and sleep with your legs slightly elevated if possible.
- Night leg cramps are common but should not be ignored.
Pain is your body's natural way of telling you something is wrong. If the pain is frequent, recurring, or interferes with the daily activities that you enjoy, talk to your doctor about this symptom. There are many possible causes of leg pain at night - varicose veins are just one of many such causes. Varicose veins can be treated in several different ways, even non-invasively, but you need to ensure that this is the cause of your pain so that you can have a realistic chance of improvement after treatment.
Can varicose veins cause leg pain?
If you have painful, heavy, or burning sensations in your legs, these may be symptoms of varicose veins. Varicose veins are dilated veins that often develop with aging or even in youth. It is essential to know that varicose veins are only a cosmetic problem for most people. For others, varicose veins can cause more severe health problems, such as ulcers or blood clots, that limit the quality of life. Varicose veins are usually dark purple or blue and usually look like twisted or bulging bumps just under the skin.
How can we treat varicose veins and prevent further pain?
Purchasing compression stockings from our online pharmacy is often the first approach your healthcare team will suggest before trying other treatment options. Compression socks are worn during the day and help improve blood circulation in the legs and reduce swelling and pain.
Other more straightforward options include:
- exercise
- restriction of sodium (salt) intake
- weight loss (if you are overweight)
- wearing looser clothing
- lifting legs
- Detralex drug also represents an option for pain relief, as it is intended to treat the symptoms of chronic venous disease.
- Avoidance of prolonged sitting or positions that put a lot of strain on the legs
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