Restless or Painful Legs at Night
Many patients with nighttime leg cramps, burning, or restless legs syndrome (RLS) are surprised to learn their symptoms may originate from vein disease. When vein valves malfunction, blood pools in the legs throughout the day, causing irritation and discomfort that often peaks at night.
Restless legs at night
Restless, achy legs and nighttime cramps can be linked to underlying vein disease.
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Symptoms of Restless or Painful Legs at Night
Do you have one or more of the following?
- Uncontrollable urge to move legs when lying down
- Nighttime leg cramps or charley horses
- Burning, tingling, or crawling sensations
- Difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Symptoms that improve with movement or walking
- Daytime fatigue from disrupted sleep
How we treat restless or painful legs at night
Diagnostic venous ultrasound to check for insufficiency
Endovenous ablation if vein reflux is identified
Sclerotherapy for contributing veins
Compression therapy and lifestyle modifications
Why it matters
If restless legs are caused by venous insufficiency, treating the underlying vein problem can significantly reduce or eliminate symptoms—something that sleep medications and supplements alone cannot address.
Frequently asked questions
Restless or Painful Legs at Night treatment near you
We treat restless or painful legs at night at all of our locations across East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.