Pelvic Congestive Syndrome

Dr. Vinay Satwah of the Center For Vascular Medicine focuses his practice on diagnosing and treating pelvic pain caused by vascular conditions. Pelvic Congestive Syndrome is a common disorder that affects women, many of whom are unaware of the cause of their pelvic pain. Dr. Satwah offers effective treatment for PCS at his Washington DC and Maryland locations. Do not let your pelvic pain interfere with your life, contact Center For Vascular Medicine.

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PAD Self Assessment Quiz

PAD- peripheral arterial disease, can cause dangerous blood clots in the legs. Approximately 8 million people in the U.S are affected by PAD but many go undiagnosed until it is too late. PAD is a dangerous health condition that can lead to heart attacks, strokes, or even death. It is important to know the signs of PAD so you may seek early treatment. The Center for Vascular Health of the greater Maryland and Metro DC area offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of PAD and other vascular diseases.

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Know Your Risks

Vascular disease causes one million deaths a year in the United States. Every person has a chance of developing some type of vascular disease. It is important to know your risk factors. There are many life choices and changes we can make everyday to keep our bodies healthy and decrease our chances of developing vascular disease.
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Finding Relief from Pelvic Pain During or After Sex

The main sign of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome is how long the pressure lasts, pain while intercourse, and after intercourse, and a high degree of discomfort during menstruation. Pain during or after sex is not the only symptom. Other symptoms include:

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PAD Awareness Month

Center for Vascular Medicine wants you to know that September is PAD Awareness month. Center for Vascular Medicine is offering FREE screenings during the month of September so we can catch PAD early. Approximately 8 million people in the U.S are affected by PAD. PAD- peripheral arterial disease, causes dangerous clots in the leg. With time, plaque hardens and narrows the passageway in your arteries blocking blood flow.
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Types Of Vascular Disease

The vascular system is made of the body’s network of blood vessels and includes the arteries and veins. Arteries pump oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the organs and limbs while veins carry the blood back to the heart. Vascular disease is any condition that affects this network and your circulation. Vascular disease is common but can become very serious if not treated properly. However, you are more likely to develop vascular disease if you have a family history of vascular complications, have diabetes or high cholesterol, are pregnant, or obese.
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Helping Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain in DC-MD-VA

Chronic pelvic pain is a medical condition that many women suffer from. Urinary, reproductive, and gastrointestinal conditions may cause women to have pelvic pain, however, there are other circumstances that may be causing the pain.

Pelvic Congestion Syndrome is caused by varicose veins in the lower abdomen that have poor blood flow. A patient may also suffer from May-Thurner Syndrome that is caused by a compression of the iliac veins.

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Vascular Medicine Is Changing Lives Every Day

Many patients come through our doors feeling frustrated by debilitating symptoms that have not been diagnosed properly by their regular physician. Leg and/or arm pain, pelvic pain and foot discomfort can make daily life difficult. The Center for Vascular Medicine in Maryland is home to an educated and experienced team of vascular physicians and clinicians who have specialized in vascular interventional treatments for a range of vascular diseases outside of the heart.
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Don't Take No For An Answer

We frequently see patients who have been told that there is "no cure" or nothing that can be done about their chronic leg pain, which is often dramatically affecting their daily life. Don't take "no" for an answer, schedule a visit at one of our convenient locations throughout Central Maryland and get screened for vascular disease. Beyond getting you back to living your life, it could be life saving! Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) affects over 8 million people in the U.S.
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FREE Vascular Screening For PAD Awareness Month

This month we recognize the health risks associated with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and the important role that a quick, painless screening can play in diagnosing PAD. The Center for Vascular Medicine, with 6 convenient locations serving the Baltimore-Washington metro area, is offering FREE vascular screenings during September:
  • September 25th at our Glen Burnie location
  • September 24, 2015 at our Laurel location
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about PA
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