In pain but ignored: Pelvic venous disorder left mother of three unable to sit, stand or play

Further investigations revealed that Madam Haiza had pelvic venous disorder (PVD), similar to having varicose veins in the pelvis. PHOTO: DAYAT
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SINGAPORE - Chronic pain in her mid-section made it impossible for Madam Siti Haiza to sit or stand for long periods of time, let alone jog with her three kids.

She took painkillers daily and would even wake up cold and shivering because of the pain.

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