Pelvic Vein Disease
Pelvic vein disease is a condition in which varicose veins develop in the veins of the pelvis. Like varicose veins in the legs, pelvic vein disease (also called pelvic congestion syndrome) results from impairment of the valves in the veins and engorgement of the blood vessels. Instead of flowing properly to the heart, blood pools in the pelvic veins and causes symptoms such as dull pain, heaviness, and pressure.
Pelvic vein disease may also occur after patients have had blood clots (DVT) in the pelvic veins. Due to the blood clots the veins become narrowed and scarred. This causes "backup" of blood in the leg veins on the affected side. Patients may experience swelling and pain in the affected leg.