Can Vein Disease Cause Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)?
Symptoms of RLS and Venous Insufficiency
The symptoms of venous insufficiency are almost identical to the symptoms of restless leg syndrome. RLS is common. Up to 3-10% of the population has symptoms of RLS[1]; whereas, venous insufficiency is also common occurs in 25% of the US population[2]. Both cause [...]
If you suffer from vein disease and think your only choices are enduring unsightly varicose or spider veins or undergoing painful surgery, you may be surprised that medical advances have opened the door to less invasive treatments. A decade ago, the only option to treat varicose veins was vein stripping surgery requiring general anesthesia and [...]
According to the American College of Phlebology, more than 80 million Americans suffer from some form of venous disease. With over 60,000 miles of veins in an adult body, that number shouldn’t be too surprising. However, most venous disease occurs in the legs as they are not only the furthest from the heart, but have [...]
When we have any type of medical problem or concern, we all want the best care and this usually means looking for a medical specialist. However, this can be confusing if one doesn’t know the medical term for the type of specialist needed. When searching for the branch of medicine that deals with vein problems [...]
