Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert went to the hospital this week for “extreme swelling” in her leg. Her campaign claims doctors diagnosed Boebert with May-Thurner syndrome according to tests.
Cleveland Clinic describes the rare syndrome as the right iliac artery in the abdomen pressing on the left iliac vein, which supplies blood to the heart from the left leg. That pressure can cut leg blood flow.
Blood may pool in the legs and form a deep vein thrombosis if it can't return to the heart. Hospitalized Rep. Boebert with May-Thurner Syndrome Boebert noticed “severe swelling in her upper left leg,” her campaign said.
Syndrome generally affects left leg. Left leg heaviness, soreness, discolouration, swelling, and blisters are further symptoms.
May-Thurner syndrome isn't well-known, but neither is it rare. A 2012 medical study reported 1 in 5 persons have vein compression, yet many are undiagnosed. Unless blood clots occur, it is undetected.
Cleveland Clinic claims women and 20- to 50-year-olds are more likely to have the illness. Acute disease forces numerous amputations for Colorado guy The clot was removed in surgery for Boebert, 37, her campaign stated. A stent was also placed to improve blood flow.
“After taking time to rest as recommended by doctors, she is expected to make a full recovery with no significant concerns for her long-term health and no hindrance to her ability to perform her duties as a Congresswoman,” the campaign statement said.
The far-right Congresswoman of Colorado's 3rd district is running for the 4th district on the other side.
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