Restless leg
Restless Leg Syndrome, (RLS) is a common medical condition
characterised by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs,
persistent leg movements during sleep, difficulty in sleeping and
abnormal sensation such as tingling, burning and aching. Those
who suffer from RLS find ordinary activities, such as car or air
travel and sitting in cinemas, almost impossible because they
cannot sit still for long periods.
The cause of restless leg syndrome (RLS) is unknown but it
appears to have multiple causes including damage in vein valves
that cause back flow of blood in the legs. Medical research
shows that 22% of patients with RLS also have venous
insufficiency or valve damage with or without visible varicose
veins. The treatment of venous insufficiency in these patients
can relieve their symptoms. It is advisable for patients who have
persisting symptoms of restlessness in their legs to attend your
GP or a vascular surgeon to be evaluated for venous
insufficiency with a simple duplex ultrasound scan test.
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