All You Need to Know About May Thurner Syndrome Usually, most people do not have an idea about MTS (May Thurner Syndrome). If you are one of them then this blog is for you. In this blog, we will shed light on May Thurner Syndrome in detail along with its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and so on. Therefore, without further ado, let us get started with understanding what exactly May Thurner syndrome is.
What is May-Thurner Syndrome? It is an atypical vascular disorder in which an artery compresses your pelvis vein. It generally occurs when a close-by artery compresses the left iliac vein. This left iliac vein is very important as it brings blood from your pelvis and legs back up to your heart. This compression does not allow blood to flow properly which in turn leads to narrowing and scarring. There are a few cases in which an artery compresses the right iliac vein or both veins. This compression can lead to symptoms in your left or right leg and foot. It can also cause blood clots. This syndrome is not inherited or generic. This May-Thurner syndrome is widely known as “iliac vein compression syndrome” and “cocketts syndrome.” Now, let us move to the next section.
Signs and Symptoms of May-Thurner Syndrome Generally, most people do not know they have MTS until they present with a deep vein thrombosis in the left extremity. Now, you must be wondering what DVT is.