Do you notice your varicose vein symptoms getting worse towards the end of the day? As you are trying to sleep you may feel excruciatingly painful cramping and soreness in your lower extremities. This is due to the presence of varicose veins.
Symptoms of varicose veins in the legs:
- Cramping
- Swelling
- Heaviness
- Aches and pains
- Itchiness
These symptoms often worsen as the day goes on. This is due to many reasons, including: inactivity, overexertion, and other medical conditions. Inactivity throughout the day can worsen varicose vein symptoms at night. Spending prolonged periods of time seated or standing can result in poor blood circulation. This is heightened at nighttime as when the legs are extended and immobile, leg circulation is deficient. It is important to try and avoid long periods of inactivity during the day so that at night, the legs are able to withstand immobility effortlessly. Additionally, overexertion can lead to painful legs throughout the day.
Using your legs frequently throughout the day can lead to more soreness at night. Therefore, it is important to find a good balance of relaxation and utilization of your legs, to optimize sleep quality. A final reason for leg pain worsening at nighttime is due to an underlying medical condition, such as deep vein thrombosis, or blood clots. These health issues are much more serious and may require urgent treatment. These issues have other symptoms that include constant sharp pain. Check out this blog to learn more about dangerous conditions associated with varicose veins:
https://www.canadaveinclinics.ca/are-varicose-veins-dangerous/.
How to alleviate leg pain at night:
- Elevation before bed or while sleeping
- Regular movement throughout the day
- Exercise
- Maintaining a healthy diet
All of the methods listed above should help to lessen the symptoms associated with the venous disease; however, the best way to get to the root cause of the problem is to seek treatment for your varicose veins. We recommend booking a consultation with our clinic in order to help alleviate any pain or aching in your legs.
Contact us!
At Canada Vein Clinic’s. we specialize in the treatment of varicose veins. We offer numerous treatments for this condition and help to find the best treatment for you. Book a consultation to find out more information! Give us a call today at 1-888-876-8346, or email us at askdoctor@canadaveinclinics.ca.
