Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert hospitalized, underwent surgery to remove blood clot from leg

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) was hospitalized and underwent surgery this week after doctors discovered a blood clot in her leg.

Boebert was admitted to the UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies Monday afternoon due to severe swelling her leg, her campaign said in a release. She was diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome, which causes blood clots in the leg due to pelvic artery swelling.

Doctors removed the clot and inserted a stent in a Tuesday morning surgery, the release stated.

“I want to thank Dr. Rebecca Bade and the entire team at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies for their great care and providing helpful insight on my recent diagnosis,” said Boebert in the statement. “I'm looking forward to making a full recovery and getting back to Congress to continue fighting for Colorado."

May-Thurner syndrome common among middle aged women

According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, May-Thurner syndrome occurs when a pinched vein near the pelvis prevents normal bloodflow through the leg.

The disease is more common in women aged 20 to 40 who were previously pregnant, according to the medical center.

Boebert's campaign said she is expected to be able to get back to work after a brief recovery period.

Boebert has been representing Colorado's Third Congressional District since 2021. But in December, she announced that she would run for the vacated seat in the Fourth Congressional District instead, avoiding a head-to-head battle with Democratic challenger Adam Frisch.

Her campaign has been riddled with personal issues, including an ongoing dispute with her ex-husband, going viral for apparently getting kicked out of a theater with a date, and her son's arrest.

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