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We adhere to structured guidelines for sourcing information and linking to other resources, including scientific studies and medical journals.is how we learn about a condition we previously weren't familiar with. That's likely the case for many people hearing about Republican U.S. Representative, who went in for emergency surgery at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado, earlier this week.
According to her campaign team, Boebert's doctors successfully removed the blood clot and inserted a stent. The congresswoman is expected to make a full recovery. But with the news of her diagnosis, you may be wondering about the symptoms of May-Thurner syndrome. Cleveland Clinic notes that it occurs in about one in five people, but is more common in women and adults between 20 and 50. While many patients don't have any symptoms, there are some you should be on the lookout for.
Health.com also cites anatomical differences in the position of arteries and veins in the pelvis as a risk factor. These may be present at birth or develop due to pregnancy. As the true cause is unclear, there's no foolproof way to prevent May-Thurner syndrome, but experts recommend improving circulation to reduce your risk of blood clots. You can do this by avoiding sitting for too long, drinking water, exercising, keeping health conditions under control, quitting smoking, and wearing compression socks , Cleveland Clinic says.
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