If Restless Leg Syndrome is keeping you up at nights and leading to fatigue in the daytime, it’s time to seek help. Restless leg syndrome can cause some odd sensations in the legs that are uncomfortable and painful. But is there a treatment for restless leg syndrome.
What is Restless Leg Syndrome?
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is characterized by tingling, crawling, aching, itching, or pulling sensations in the legs, accompanied by an urge to move the legs. The symptoms are obvious when patients are relaxing or at rest but intensify at night, and often interfere with sleep. Medical researchers are not sure what causes RLS, but it is closely associated with health issues such as anemia, diabetes, and venous insufficiency.
Is there a treatment for Restless Leg Syndrome?
The treatment for RLS depends on the underlying cause, but when it is correctly diagnosed it can be successfully treated. RLS is known to be associated with venous insufficiency, so in cases where this link has been verified, endovenous laser ablation can be used to relieve the symptoms of RLS.
How endovenous laser ablation works
Endovenous laser ablation is a minimally invasive treatment in which laser or radiofrequency (RF) energy is used to close off the varicose veins. The laser energy is applied inside the veins by means of a thin catheter that is inserted via a tiny incision. The laser or RF energy injures the walls of the vein, causing it to collapse. Treating the varicose veins helps to ease the symptoms of RLS.
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