Treating the South Texas Area
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Hamilton Vascular is your premier center for the treatment of vein disease, artery disease, feminine conditions, and interventional radiology. With six convenient locations, our expert medical specialists and highly-trained staff members are proud to offer cutting-edge vascular and arterial treatments to residents of Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and the neighboring communities in southern Texas. We are proud to offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments for pelvic congestion syndrome.
What is Pelvic Congestion Syndrome?
Pelvic congestion syndrome, also known commonly as pelvic varicose veins, is a condition in which patients begin to experience bulging blue or red veins and discomfort along their lower abdomen and pelvic region. This condition typically occurs when the veins in the pelvis don't work the way they're supposed to and allow blood to pool in the veins around the lower abdomen causing swelling, chronic pelvic pain, and other complications. Patients who experience pelvic congestion syndrome may also suffer from other feminine conditions. If you believe you are experiencing the signs and symptoms of pelvic congestion syndrome, we encourage you to come in and see one of our vein specialists at your earliest convenience.
SYMPTOMS:
Dull, aching or “dragging” pain in the pelvis or lower back, particularly on standing and worse around the time of your menstrual period.
WHO IS AT RISK:
Higher risk if you have given birth to more than one child. You may also have a higher risk if other members of your family have it.
DURATION:
Pelvic pain that lasts at least 6 months. This pain often first starts during or after a pregnancy. It may worsen after a later pregnancy.
What Causes Pelvic Congestion Syndrome?
Pelvic congestion syndrome and pelvic varicose veins are caused by the valves in the veins aging or being damaged through trauma. When these valves do not function properly, they allow a backflow of blood to pool in the lower abdomen and pelvic region which causes the veins in these areas to enlarge and swell. While the exact cause of this pelvic congestion syndrome is still not yet known, most specialists attribute these varicose veins to changes in the pelvic structure during pregnancy and childbirth.
What Treatments are Available for Pelvic Congestion Syndrome?
There are many treatments for pelvic congestion syndrome available at Hamilton Vascular, including:
How Much do Treatments for Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Cost?
The cost of your treatment for pelvic congestion syndrome will vary depending on the type of treatment you receive, the extent of treatment needed to achieve your desired results, and your health insurance coverage. To get a better idea of how much your treatment for pelvic congestion syndrome will cost, we encourage you to come in for a private consultation with one of our specialists.
The doctors and expert medical team at Hamilton Vascular are proud to offer surgical and non-surgical treatments for vein disease, artery disease, and feminine conditions. We are proud to offer a wide range of services to patients in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and the neighboring communities in southern Texas. Contact us to schedule your private consultation with one of our vascular specialists today.