Category
Compression syndromes
Vascular compression syndromes appear when a body structure compresses a vein or an artery. They are little known and explain symptoms often attributed to other causes: swelling of a single leg, flank pain, blood in the urine or abdominal pain after eating.
In this section you will find articles on the main ones —nutcracker, May-Thurner and arcuate ligament— to recognise them. The details of diagnosis and treatment are on the vascular compression syndromes page.
Thoracic outlet syndrome: types, symptoms and warning signs
Thoracic outlet syndrome compresses nerves or vessels between the collarbone and first rib. Learn the types, symptoms and when it's an emergency.
Nutcracker syndrome: what it is, symptoms and treatment
Nutcracker syndrome compresses the left renal vein and can cause flank pain, blood in the urine or pelvic varicose veins. Diagnosis in Madrid.
May-Thurner syndrome: when the left leg swells
May-Thurner syndrome compresses the left iliac vein and can cause swelling, varicose veins or thrombosis in that leg. Diagnosis and stent treatment.
Median arcuate ligament syndrome: pain after eating
Median arcuate ligament syndrome compresses the celiac trunk. Often no symptoms; sometimes abdominal pain after eating. Diagnosis and treatment.