RESUMEN
To assess the effect of different therapeutic measures for nocturnal leg cramps on patients with varicose veins. The study was conducted at the out-patients clinics in El-Demerdash Hospital which is affiliated to Ain Shams University. The sample included 80 adult and old age patients from both genders with varicose veins and have developed nocturnal leg cramps. Tools of data collection consisted of: 1] A pre-designed questionnaires which includes patient's demographic data, frequency of leg cramps and patients knowledge, 2] exercise record, 3] diary record, 4] symptoms development sheet, and 5] information sheet. Revealed that, more than half of the sample had 60 years of age and more. Significant differences were found between pre / last follow-up tests among the four groups about diet knowledge and exercise control. Regarding outcome measures, there were gradual improvements in the four groups in post and follow-up tests. In addition the mean difference was lower in G1 [treatment group]. Diet and exercise therapy adding to pharmacological treatment as a therapeutic measure could be used in reducing nocturnal leg cramps for patients with varicose veins. Further studies are needed to elucidate the effect of other therapeutic measures on preventing nocturnal leg cramps