Global Information Lookup Global Information

Pelvic compression syndrome information


Pelvic Compression Syndrome
SpecialtyGynecology, Urology
Symptomsconstant to intermittent, dull to sharp pain to the pelvis, especially with increased abdominal pressure and dyspareunia.
Usual onsetpuberty
Durationthree months or longer
Diagnostic methodVenography, physical exam
Differential diagnosisPainful bladder syndrome, pelvic inflammatory disease, interstitial cystitis, endometriosis, pelvic neuralgia, irritable bowel syndrome, myofascial pain, and pelvic floor myalgia
TreatmentLigation of incompetent veins
MedicationGonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists, danazol, combined oral contraceptives, progestins, phlebotonics, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Frequencyunknown

Pelvic compression syndrome is characterized by intermittent or persisting pain in the abdomen, which is exacerbated by abdominal pressure. A swelling of the veins in the valveless pampiniform plexus causes it.

and 28 Related for: Pelvic compression syndrome information

Request time (Page generated in 0.8284 seconds.)

Pelvic compression syndrome

Last Update:

Pelvic compression syndrome is characterized by intermittent or persisting pain in the abdomen, which is exacerbated by abdominal pressure. A swelling...

Word Count : 379

Pelvic congestion syndrome

Last Update:

Pelvic congestion syndrome, also known as pelvic vein incompetence, is a long-term condition believed to be due to enlarged veins in the lower abdomen...

Word Count : 715

Nerve compression syndrome

Last Update:

Nerve compression syndrome, or compression neuropathy, or nerve entrapment syndrome, is a medical condition caused by chronic, direct pressure on a peripheral...

Word Count : 6958

Varicocele

Last Update:

identical pampiniform venous plexus; it is more commonly called pelvic compression syndrome. In the male varicocele, this plexus of veins drains blood from...

Word Count : 1555

Hard flaccid syndrome

Last Update:

at the flaccid state, a soft glans at the erect state (cold glans syndrome), pelvic pain, low libido, erectile dysfunction, erectile pain, pain on ejaculation...

Word Count : 688

Pampiniform plexus

Last Update:

asymptomatic females. Diagnosis of female varicocele, properly called pelvic compression syndrome, should be expected to be as frequent as male varicocele (15%...

Word Count : 705

Nutcracker syndrome

Last Update:

The nutcracker syndrome (NCS) results most commonly from the compression of the left renal vein (LRV) between the abdominal aorta (AA) and superior mesenteric...

Word Count : 1877

Deep gluteal syndrome

Last Update:

cause of sciatic neuropathy in deep gluteal syndrome. This impaired mobility induces strain and compression on the sciatic nerve during various hip movements...

Word Count : 4674

Piriformis syndrome

Last Update:

Piriformis syndrome is a condition which is believed to result from nerve compression at the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle. It is a specific case...

Word Count : 4420

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome

Last Update:

compression by the SMA. SMA syndrome is thus triggered by any condition involving an insubstantial cushion and narrow mesenteric angle. SMA syndrome can...

Word Count : 2890

Sciatica

Last Update:

sacral nerve roots. Spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, piriformis syndrome, pelvic tumors, and pregnancy are other possible causes of sciatica. The straight-leg-raising...

Word Count : 5039

Cauda equina syndrome

Last Update:

caudally (toward the feet). Compression, trauma or other damage to this region of the spinal canal can result in cauda equina syndrome.[citation needed] The...

Word Count : 2694

Ovarian vein syndrome

Last Update:

or affect both sides. It is currently classified as a form of pelvic congestion syndrome. Normally, the ovarian vein crosses over the ureter at the level...

Word Count : 1307

List of syndromes

Last Update:

articular syndrome Chronic Lyme disease Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome Churg–Strauss syndrome Chédiak–Higashi syndrome Claude's syndrome Clinically...

Word Count : 4155

Mucopolysaccharidosis

Last Update:

clouded and retinas may begin to degenerate. Carpal tunnel syndrome (or similar compression of nerves elsewhere in the body) and restricted joint movement...

Word Count : 3034

Meralgia paraesthetica

Last Update:

nerve compression syndrome neurectomy paresthesia dysesthesia hyperalgesia Pearce JM (2006). "Meralgia paraesthetica (Bernhardt-Roth syndrome)". Journal...

Word Count : 1883

Abdominal pain

Last Update:

(nephrolithiasis), pyelonephritis Pelvic: cystitis, bladder stone, bladder cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease, pelvic pain syndrome Gynecologic: endometriosis...

Word Count : 3256

Blunt trauma

Last Update:

intra-abdominal organs: compression and deceleration. The former occurs from a direct blow, such as a punch, or compression against a non-yielding object...

Word Count : 4105

Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome

Last Update:

compression of the rectal tissues, which in turn leads to ischema of the mucosa. There is also a shearing movement of the rectum against the pelvic floor...

Word Count : 2778

Constipation

Last Update:

include slow movement of stool within the colon, irritable bowel syndrome, and pelvic floor disorders. Underlying associated diseases include hypothyroidism...

Word Count : 4763

Pudendal nerve entrapment

Last Update:

prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome and interstitial cystitis. Other causes for similar symptoms of pudendal nerve entrapment include compression from a tumor...

Word Count : 4063

Lithotomy position

Last Update:

Cohen SA, Hurt WG (May 2001). "Compartment syndrome associated with lithotomy position and intermittent compression stockings". Obstet Gynecol. 97 (5 Pt 2):...

Word Count : 593

Celiac artery

Last Update:

Arteries and veins around the pancreas and spleen Celiac artery compression syndrome Williams, Timothy K.; Harthun, Nancy; Machleder, Herbert I.; Freischlag...

Word Count : 852

Overactive bladder

Last Update:

constipation. Poorly controlled diabetes, poor functional mobility, and chronic pelvic pain may worsen the symptoms. People often have the symptoms for a long...

Word Count : 3761

Tethered spinal cord syndrome

Last Update:

presumably due to an atonic pelvic floor. Kyphosis Scoliosis Brain herniation Spina Bifida Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Klippel-Feil syndrome Syringomyelia Tethered...

Word Count : 2902

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction

Last Update:

AH; MacLenna, SC (1997). "Symptom-giving Pelvic Girdle Relaxation of Pregnancy, Postnatal Pelvic Joint Syndrome and Developmental Dysplasia of Hip". Acta...

Word Count : 3832

Vein

Last Update:

vein; nutcracker syndrome most usually due to compression of the left renal vein, and May–Thurner syndrome associated with compression of the iliac vein...

Word Count : 6218

Signs and symptoms of pregnancy

Last Update:

commonly occurs in the upper and lower extremities. Compression of the inferior vena cava (IVC) and pelvic veins by the uterus leads to increased hydrostatic...

Word Count : 3112

PDF Search Engine © AllGlobal.net