Complications and Symptoms of PAD and Pelvic Congestion Syndrome

It’s unfortunate that most medical conditions are likely to incur complications without treatment. Even some treatments can come with complications too. Conditions like Peripheral Artery Disease and Pelvic Congestion Syndrome can produce symptoms that range from mild to severe, which is why it’s always best to consult your doctor. You never know, those aches and pains could be a serious condition! At USA Vascular Centers, we treat our patients with expert care and attention. You can rely on us to look after you as we have treatment centers all over the country. Our trained physicians and surgeons have been work been practicing for decades, and have helped countless numbers of patients. Rest assured, you are safe in our hands. Today we talk about both Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) complications and Pelvic Congestion Syndrome symptoms.

Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Symptoms and Complications

The symptoms of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome can manifest as dull sensations or more painful ones. Symptoms of PVCS come about as a result of the dilation of your pelvic veins. This causes blood to flow the wrong way, where it will pool in extremities, and cause damage to your veins. Pelvic Congestion Syndrome often goes hand in hand with conditions like varicose veins. When varicose veins surround a woman’s ovaries, it can exert a great deal of pressure on the bladder and rectum. As a result, you can look for the following symptoms of PVCS, as well as added complications:

• Pain in your pelvis, or an aching sensation in your pelvis or lower abdomen.
• Some patients experience a dragging sensation in addition to sharp or dull pain in the pelvis and abdomen.
• Due to the dilation of your pelvic veins, you may feel a fullness in your legs, especially around the feet and ankles. This occurs as your blood starts to pool there.
• Stress incontinence and irritable bowel syndrome are also likely to be exacerbated with PVCS.

Symptoms and PAD Complications

Doctors characterize Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) by signs of a weak or absent pulse, low blood pressure, and arterial bruits. For many patients, the condition tends to manifest as asymptomatic, meaning you won’t experience symptoms unless the condition becomes particularly severe. There are many symptoms associated with PAD. Additionally, PAD complications can be a major cause for concern. Here’s what you should look out for:

• PAD patients often experience claudication (muscle pain) in their affected legs. This is characterized by a cramping or heaviness in the muscles.
• You may also have difficulty walking, as ulcers or wounds on the legs will not heal as normal. This can lead to severe debilitating pain.
• Additionally, numbness and tingling in the legs are signs of PAD.

Peripheral Artery Disease is synonymous with a high risk of heart attacks, strokes, or transient ischemic attacks (a mini stroke). Furthermore, complications of PAD include:

• Blood clots.
• Erectile Dysfunction.
• High risk of infection due to ulcers on the skin that do not heal.
• Pulmonary embolisms, where blood clots travel to other parts of the body, such as the lungs