Muscle Cramping
When varicose veins start forming, they can pressure the surrounding muscles and nerves. This pressure can lead to cramping, particularly at night when an individual is lying down, and gravity is working against the body. The cramping is caused by the muscles trying to compensate for the increased pressure by contracting more forcefully than usual. This contraction can lead to pain and discomfort. In some cases, the cramping can be so severe that it wakes an individual up from a sound sleep.
When an individual suffers from regular muscle cramps and has varicose veins, they can do a few things to ease the discomfort. First, it is recommended to elevate the legs when resting or sleeping. This will help reduce the pressure in the veins and should help reduce the frequency of cramps.
It is also recommended to wear compression stockings during the day. These stockings apply gentle pressure to the legs and help improve blood flow. If these conservative measures don’t work, a few minimally invasive procedures can also treat varicose veins and muscle cramps.
