Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a common medical problem that can severely affect sleep and significantly impair a person´s quality of life. There is no specific test for RLS, however, the  clinical diagnosis of RLS is based on the following four basic criteria:

• Irresistible urge to move limbs
• Symptoms worsened with rest
• Symptoms worse later in the day/night
• Symptom relief with movement

Although an estimated 1/10 of adult Americans suffer from RLS, there is no clearly defined cause, however, there are numerous attributes of RLS that are routinely found in patients with varicose y spider veins.

The temporary state of pregnancy has served as a physiologic model for RLS.  RLS symptoms are present in 20% of pregnant women in the 3rd trimester when superficial veins of the extremities are under the greatest pressure. Following delivery, symptoms of RLS resolve within four weeks in 96% of those studied.

New clinical research has shown a reduction in RLS symptoms following treatment of varicose veins with endovenous laser and sclerotherapy.

The effect of endovenous laser ablation on restless legs syndrome. Phlebology June 2008 23:112-117

If you or a loved one suffer from the symptoms of RLS or have concerns about your venous health, seek an evaluation at Vein911® Centros de Tratamiento de Venas.