Pelvic venous disease and POTS syndrome: separating fact from fiction with Dr. Steven Smith

Dr. Steven Smith discusses pelvic venous disease and its potential role in POTS and related conditions like chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, which are characterized by orthostatic intolerance and impaired blood flow. He addresses skepticism around pelvic venous disease by comparing it to the controversial chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI). Dr. Smith argues for the plausibility of pelvic venous disease affecting multiple organ systems, highlighting that orthostatic intolerance and inadequate blood return from the lower body have been well-documented in patients with these syndromes.