What is May-Thurner syndrome? Lauren Boebert’s diagnosis explained

(NEXSTAR) – Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert went to the hospital this week when she seen “excessive swelling” in her leg. Medical doctors ran some exams, and recognized Boebert with Might-Thurner syndrome, her marketing campaign mentioned.

The little-known syndrome happens when the best iliac artery, positioned within the stomach, presses onto the left iliac vein, which is answerable for blood circulation between the left leg and coronary heart, explains Cleveland Clinic. That strain can interrupt blood circulation to the legs.

If blood can’t get again to the center, it might begin to pool within the legs and create a blood clot, or deep vein thrombosis.

Boebert noticed indicators of an issue as a result of there was “extreme swelling in her higher left leg,” her marketing campaign mentioned.

The syndrome often impacts the left leg. Different signs embody heaviness, ache, pores and skin discoloration, swelling or sores on the left leg.

Whereas the identify of Might-Thurner syndrome isn’t generally identified, the issue isn’t precisely uncommon. A 2012 medical journal publication estimated 1 in 5 folks expertise this sort of vein compression, however many are usually not recognized. It may go unnoticed except an individual experiences blood clots.

The syndrome is extra widespread in ladies, and in adults between 20 and 50 years previous, Cleveland Clinic says.

Boebert, 37, was handled with a surgical procedure to take away the clot, her marketing campaign mentioned. A stent was additionally put in place to assist regular blood circulation.

“After taking time to relaxation as really useful by docs, she is anticipated to make a full restoration with no vital issues for her long-term well being and no hindrance to her skill to carry out her duties as a Congresswoman,” the marketing campaign assertion reads.

The far-right Congresswoman at present represents Colorado’s third district as she runs for the 4th district seat on the opposite facet of the state.