Leg cramps occurring at night (nocturnal leg cramps) are a common symptom of venous disease. In fact, in the San Diego Population Study, leg cramps were the second most common symptom in people with the venous disease with a prevalence of 14.3%. Leg aching (17.7%) was the most common complaint and tired and […]
Recognize the signs and symptoms of venous disease:
heavy, tired and aching legs
swollen legs and or ankles
cramping in the legs
dull or sharp pain in the calf
varicose veins and spider veins
red or warm veins
itching around the veins
skin changes around the ankles such as pigmentation, brownish discoloration, eczema, new red and blue veins, breakdown of the skin
#1 A feeling of heaviness or fullness in the legs that gets worse as the day progresses.
#2 Leg fatigue and tiredness in the legs, which also becomes worse by the end of the day and after prolonged standing or sitting. Some patients describe their legs as being ‘full of energy in the morning but are […]
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