May Thurner Syndrome and Its Treatment Options

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May-Thurner Syndrome Meaning,
Symptoms and Treatment Options
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Do you experience leg swelling and pain, bleeding
and varicose veins? If yes, you might be
suffering from May-Thurner Syndrome. Lets
understand what exactly the syndrome is and its
different treatment options.
What is May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS) in a
nutshell? May-Thurner Syndrome, also known as
iliac vein compression syndrome, is a medical
condition where pressure builds up in the left
common iliac vein a blood vessel in the pelvic
area. The pressure is created by an artery known
as the right iliac vein. The right common iliac
artery crosses the left common iliac vein thereby
causing it to press against the spine. When
compression becomes severe, blood clots develop
that break away from the vein, leading to fatal
health complications.
Simply put, MTS is caused when the left iliac
vein is compressed by the right iliac artery,
thereby increasing the risk of Deep Vein
Thrombosis (DVT) a blood clot which may block
blood flow through the vein in the left
extremity.
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When should an individual seek treatment for
MTS? Most people do not acknowledge MTS until
DVT is developed. However, an individual should
seek medical advice from a vein specialist if
they experience symptoms like swelling, pain,
tenderness in the leg, sudden warmth in the leg,
redness or discoloration of the skin, and
enlargement of the veins.
DVT itself is not fatal, but the blot clot
formed has the potential to break free and enter
into the bloodstream, where it can get lodged in
the blood vessels of the lung causing a pulmonary
embolism, which could be life threatening. DVT
can also cause chronic venous insufficiency,
known as post-thrombotic syndrome, in which blood
pools, thereby causing chronic leg swelling,
increased pigmentation or discoloration of the
skin, increased pressure and leg ulcers (venous
stasis ulcer).
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How is the condition diagnosed? MTS is diagnosed
by imaging the lower back and pelvic area.
Different imaging techniques like X-ray, computer
tomography, magnetic resonance imaging,
ultrasound or other imaging methods can be
incorporated. Venography is another technique
which is usually used to diagnose MTS. In this
process, a special dye is inserted into the vein
before taking X-ray images of the area. The dye
makes veins, compressed areas and sluggish blood
flow evident in the image taken.
What are the different treatment options for
MTS? Major treatment options for MTS include 1
- Anticoagulation 2 - Catheter-directed
thrombolytic therapy 3 - Angioplasty and
stenting 4 - Vena cava filters
Consult a physician offering varicose vein
removal and MTS treatment to understand the
treatment options best suited for your condition.

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