Heavy Legs are typically described as your legs feeling heavy, tight, and fatigued. They may be difficult to raise and mobility can be challenging. This sensation might be triggered by a number of factors, including vein disease. The first step toward alleviation is to figure out what’s causing the problem.

What Causes Heavy Legs?

A variety of conditions can cause heavy legs. A few of the most common include:

• Varicose Veins:

  Varicose Veins are veins that expand and become rough and knotty, commonly in the legs and feet. When these veins lose their flexibility and valves deteriorate, blood that typically recirculates through the body pools in the legs. Legs might get heavy and weary as a result of the pooled blood.

• Peripheral Arterial Disease:

  This occurs when fatty deposits accumulate in the walls of your arteries, constricting them. It can affect any part of the body, although it most commonly involves the legs. Your legs might feel sluggish, cramped, and sore if there isn't enough blood flowing through them.

• Chronic Venous Insufficiency:

  Veins are responsible for returning blood to the heart and ensuring proper blood flow. When it becomes difficult for these veins to return blood to the heart, particularly if their valves are malfunctioning, blood can begin to build up in the legs.

Treatment Options:

Every so often, you may experience the sensation of heavy legs. It’s possible that you were sitting for an extended period of time or pushed yourself too much in exercise. However, if the feeling lasts more than a few days or your symptoms are debilitating, you should reach out to us so we can help. We’ll examine your symptoms, medical history, and perform tests to diagnose the underlying cause.

In some cases, treatments to improve blood circulation in the arteries or veins may be required. We might also suggest a variety of measures you can take at home for relief:

• Obesity can cause varicose veins, diabetes, and fatty deposits in the arteries, which can impede blood flow. Dieting and exercise can help you to lose weight.

• Put down the cigarettes. Smoking is linked to a number of diseases that result in heavy legs.

• Raising your legs around a foot above your heart can help blood to flow out of your legs and into the rest of your body.

• Staying physically active is a great method to lose weight, reduce cholesterol, and increase circulation.

For the most part, heavy legs caused by vascular disease are curable. Your symptoms will certainly improve and will likely disappear if you stick to our treatment plant. Reach out to us today so we can get you the help you need!