Conditions Category: Leg Cramps

Can Varicose Veins Cause Leg Cramps?

Leg cramps are sudden muscle contractions in the leg, typically around the calf or thigh, that cause pain and discomfort for short periods of time. Patients who get leg cramps often, especially at the end of the day, may be suffering from venous disease. Chronic leg cramps coupled with itching legs, leg tiredness, leg swelling, leg heaviness, a leg rash , skin discoloration, a skin ulcer, and restless leg syndrome may be a sign of a vein condition.

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Can Varicose Veins Cause Leg Cramps?

Female Leg Cramps
Male Leg Cramps

What Causes Leg Cramps to Develop from Varicose Veins?

Leg Cramps while laying

What Causes Leg Cramps to Develop from Varicose Veins?

Leg cramps associated with varicose veins are typically a result of poor blood circulation. Varicose veins occur when the vein valves are weakened or damaged, leading to blood pooling and increased pressure in the affected veins. This elevated pressure can contribute to muscle cramps and discomfort in the legs.

What are Other Symptoms of Venous Disease or Varicose Veins?

achy legs from veins
A feeling of heaviness or fatigue
Skin discoloration
Skin discoloration
Restless Leg Syndrome Disease
Restlessness
leg cramping
Leg cramping
swelling leg or ankles
Swollen legs or ankles
Relief from pain when legs are elevated
Relief from pain when legs are elevated
Burning veins in legs
Burning veins in legs

What Treatments are Available for Leg Cramping?

There are Many Treatments for Leg Cramps Caused by Varicose Veins Available at StrideCare Including:

Diagnostic Venous Ultrasound in Texas
Diagnostic Arterial Ultrasound

A non-invasive test that uses ultrasound technology to get a full view of the arteries.

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Radiofrequency Ablation​ in Texas
Radiofrequency Ablation

A small catheter emits radio waves into affected veins, cutting off blood flow.

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Microfoam Ablation in Texas
Varithena™ Microfoam Ablation

Treats both varicose and spider veins using a concentrated, injectable foam

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sclerotherapy treatments
Sclerotherapy

Microinjections of solution are administered directly to the vein.

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