Inferior Vena Cava Syndrome

Inferior vena cava syndrome is a rare but serious disease that can lead to serious consequences for a person’s health and life. The syndrome occurs as a result of blockage or obstruction of the veins in the pelvic area, which leads to increased pressure in them and impaired blood circulation. In this article we will look at the symptoms and causes of inferior vena cava syndrome, as well as possible complications that may arise if left untreated.

Symptoms of inferior vena cava syndrome Lower limb syndrome is usually asymptomatic and is diagnosed only after Doppler sonography; unfortunately, due to the lack of symptoms, 50% of patients are admitted to the doctor with a complication in the form of thrombophlebitis. Among the immediate manifestations of NPS syndrome are: * heaviness in the legs and feet; * swelling of the legs; * throbbing pain in the calf muscles; * pain in the veins of the legs upon palpation. Often, with IVC syndrome, there is no characteristic symptom - varicose veins in the legs, however, there are cases when the disease is accompanied by a pronounced expansion of the venous wall and narrowing of the lumen. If the patient has all the signs of NVC syndrome, then such patients are often in no hurry to seek medical help, because if they do this, it is very late. Such carelessness can provoke the development of serious complications, such as: thrombosis of deep or superficial veins; trophic ulcer; gangrene; elephantiasis; sepsis. Reasons for the development of NPS syndrome Very often, NPS syndrome can be caused by various diseases and pathologies, such as: chronic constipation; varicose veins; physical inactivity; long-term use of steroids; pregnancy; inflammatory processes in the pelvis; high blood pressure; taking certain medications. Remember! In order to avoid the undesirable consequences of IVC syndrome (varicose phlebitis, thrombosis, etc.), it is necessary to promptly diagnose this disease and begin treatment. Methods for diagnosing the syndrome