Two of a Kind: Pelvic Congestion Syndrome and PAD
USA Vascular Centers helps patients with vascular conditions all year round. There’s no problem too small, not procedure too complicated for our staff of vascular surgeons. At the top of their field, our doctors are some of the best doctors in the world. Our extensive network of treatment centers includes locations in some of America’s biggest, most thriving states and cities. Plus, our specialists are trained to recognize and treat a variety of conditions afflicting many people today. This includes recognizing and treating peripheral artery disease (PAD) and pelvic congestion syndrome symptoms. There’s no organization quite like USA Vascular Centers in America, and our staff boast decades of experience. Furthermore, all our treatments are minimally invasive and highly effective. We want to help improve and save lives, ensuring the happiness of hundreds of happy patients. Our many treatment centers are simple to find and open to all those that need our help. In this article, we take a closer look at these two conditions and their similarities. Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Pelvic congestion syndrome is a chronic vascular condition affecting millions of women every year. It is closely related to varicose veins, as it occurs when varicose veins appear in the lower abdomen. This can be a major source of discomfort, especially around the womb, causing chronic pain which standing up aggravates. Pelvic congestion syndrome symptoms include a constant dull ache in the abdomen. Additional symptoms sometimes include more acute pain, especially during sexual intercourse or at the end of the day. There are also links to high levels of pain and the onset of a woman’s menstrual period. Studies have shown that up to 15 percent of all women with varicose veins suffer from pelvic congestion syndrome. However, not all experience symptoms. While there may be many difficulties