Pelvic Congestion Syndrome and POTS with Dr. Steven Smith

In this episode of the Standing Up to POTS podcast, Dr. Steven Smith, a retired interventional radiologist, discusses a potential connection between Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS) and POTS. Dr. Smith discovered that treating PCS in his patients often alleviated some POTS symptoms. PCS, characterized by varicose veins in the pelvis, leads to abnormal blood flow, which may exacerbate blood pooling issues seen in POTS. Dr. Smith explained the treatment process for PCS, which involves minimally invasive procedures to address these venous issues. He also encourages further research into this potential connection and emphasizes the importance of understanding the different underlying mechanisms in conditions like POTS. This potential link could offer new insights for treating a subset of POTS patients, particularly those with chronic pelvic pain.