Do Legs Get Tired Because of Vein Disease?
Occasional leg fatigue is common, especially for those with active lifestyles. However, if your legs feel unusually tired or you are experiencing fatigue more often, it could be a sign of underlying venous disease. This possibility exists even without visible signs, such as bulging varicose veins or spider veins.
Patients with vein disease often encounter more than just persistent leg heaviness. The fatigue associated with this condition exceeds the typical tiredness felt after activities like a long walk, run, or intense leg workout. Those affected often describe their legs as heavy and tired, becoming worse at the end of a long day of standing or sitting. This type of chronic fatigue can significantly interfere with day-to-day activities, highlighting the importance of addressing vein health.
For anyone experiencing persistently tired legs or any other signs of vein disease, we recommend seeking advice from a vein specialist at StrideCare by scheduling a vein consultation. With over 20 convenient locations across Texas, accessing comprehensive and expert vein care has never been easier.
Do Legs Get Tired Because of Vein Disease?
What Causes Tired Legs?
What Causes Tired Legs?
Experiencing fatigue in your legs without any obvious reason could signal an issue with the one-way valves in your leg veins. When these valves fail to operate efficiently, the vein walls stretch. As these walls stretch, the valves fail, enabling blood to pool in the lower extremities. This abnormal pooling causes increased pressure in the veins, resulting in the sensation of tired legs that individuals experience. This impaired circulation limits the healthy flow of blood back to the heart, intensifying the fatigue experienced by individuals with vein disease.
As vein valves fail, chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) develops. In the advanced stage of CVI, symptoms such as progressive leg swelling, skin discoloration, skin ulcers/sores, and varicose veins develop. This is in addition to chronic leg discomfort and sensations of tiredness, aching, burning, itching, and restless legs. As chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is progressive, it is important to seek early intervention to prevent these symptoms from occurring.
To address leg tiredness caused by varicose veins, a comprehensive approach is needed to alleviate symptoms and improve overall vein health. Lifestyle modifications can be effective temporary fixes, including regular exercise to enhance blood circulation and elevating the legs to reduce swelling. Maintaining a healthy weight is also a crucial lifestyle change. Excess body weight puts additional pressure on the veins, exacerbating the symptoms. Combining a healthy weight with regular exercise forms a powerful duo in promoting optimal vein function and minimizing the discomfort of tired legs caused by varicose veins.
While these lifestyle changes will help temporarily alleviate symptoms, it is essential to address the underlying causes of vein disease and explore the best treatment options by scheduling a consultation with a vein specialist. Options like compression stockings provide non-invasive support to veins; however, this is a temporary solution for reducing symptoms. Procedures like Varithena, Venaseal, radiofrequency or laser ablation offer a more definitive treatment to eliminate these symptoms. StrideCare’s team of vascular specialists offer a personalized treatment plan that effectively relieves leg tiredness associated with varicose veins and enhances overall well-being.
What are the Other Symptoms of Venous or Arterial Disease?
A feeling of heaviness or fatigue
Skin discoloration
Restlessness
Leg cramping
Swollen legs or ankles
Relief from pain when legs are elevated
Burning veins in legs
Slow healing
What Treatments are Available for Leg Tiredness?
There are Many Treatments for Leg Tiredness Available at StrideCare Including:
Diagnostic Venous Ultrasound
A non-invasive test that uses ultrasound technology to get a full view of the circulatory system.
Radiofrequency Ablation
A small catheter emits radio waves into affected veins, cutting off blood flow.
Varithena™ Microfoam Ablation
Treats both varicose and spider veins using a concentrated, injectable foam.
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