How to Be Beach-Body Ready, Inside and Out
Spring is in full bloom which can only mean one thing; only a few more months before swimsuit season! In six weeks, you’ll be heading to the beaches to relax in the sun and enjoy time with your friends, family, or maybe just a good book. Although your mind might be
ready for summer, is your body? Of course, everyone wishes they spent a few more days at the gym before hitting the pool. But, have you ever stopped to consider your vascular health? At the USA Vascular Centers, our mission is to get you beach-body ready, inside and out. First, we start with your vascular system. For women who experience severe pain in their abdomen and pelvic region, they may be suffering from what is known as Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, PCS. This vascular illness is a common occurrence in women who have vein flow insufficiency. In more detail, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome develops in the two main arteries that run from your kidneys to your ovaries, supplying your pelvic region with blood. When having to constantly fight the pull of gravity, combined with poor vascular health, you will develop PCS. However, if you have been diagnosed with this vascular illness, our practices nationwide provide the most effective Pelvic Congestion Syndrome treatment available! Whether at our vascular center in Florida or one of our practices in New York, our vascular specialists are here to properly diagnosis your symptoms and suggest the most ideal treatment options. For most women who require pelvic congestion syndrome treatment, our physicians provide what is known as Embolization. Yet, before this procedure, your physician will first diagnosis your symptoms using a variety of methods. The most common is a CT or MRI scan, in combination with an ultrasound scan of the abdomen. This allows the physician to visualize your veins and determine if you have PCS. Next, the Embolization process uses a tiny thread to insert a tube into your problem veins to block the blood flow. Commonly referred to as “varicose veins of the pelvis�, PCS is comprised of large, swollen
veins, that result from inadequate blood flow. Like treating varicose veins in your legs, the most effective option is to restrict blood flow. Not only does this relieve your symptoms, but it prevents further blood from building up within your pelvic and abdomen region, which could lead to more severe health risks. Furthermore, the procedure is virtually painless and highly effective. For example, at our vascular center in Florida, our physicians offer a light sedative to patients undergoing the procedure to ensure they are comfortable. Within thirty minutes, the procedure will be completed, and you will be released to go home the same day. Because this Pelvic Congestion Syndrome treatment method is minimally invasive and is completed relatively fast, you can expect a faster recovery time, as well.