Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome? My fiance was diagnosed with this and just had his surgery and after 7 years of incredible weight loss, pain and vomiting i am kind of on a mission to reach out to anybody strugling to find out what these symptoms mean without wondering for years! Matt had so many CT scans, colonoscopies, endoscopies, and even a full g.i. series but it takes a skilled radiologist who is familiar with this to recognize the mesenteric angle being less than normal.
I was diagnosed with Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome at Mayo Clinic in March, 2008. An angiogram was ordered to look further at the celiac artery, and I was also diagnosed with Fibromuscular Dysplasia in the celiac artery & superior mesenteric artery. So far I've had the SMA ballooned, but am still having constant abdominal pain & am going back & forth between doctors.
I assume that by S.M.A. you are referring to superior mesenteric artery syndrome. This represents the obstruction of the duodenum where it is squeezed in the notch between the superior mesenteric artery and the aorta. I don't understand the "emergency" surgery as this syndrome presents with a slow progressive onset of symptoms and can frequently be precipitated by significant weight loss from other reasons. Ongoing inability to eat needs to be evaluated.
Please PLEASE look up Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome. The wikipedia account is written by an SMA survivor, like my fiance, who was suffering from dibilating abdominal pain, vomiting, and intense weight loss for several years before corrective surgery simply because it is rare and many doctors wouldnt recognize it on a ct scan, endoscopy, or g.i. series. You need to find a g.i.
The Duodenum gets compress between the Aorta and Superior Mesenteric Artery. Food gets stuck and causes nausea and vomiting and extreme weight loss. Most people with this condition can’t eat or drink. It is a very serious condition and should be ruled out! It took doctors 25 years to properly diagnose my friend with this condition.
Baby, one of the reasons the docs may be hesitating is that this condition has a high level of mortality, and that the operation may not be that easy to accomplish. Go to emedicine.com, sign in and read about superior mesenteric artery thrombosis. You need to understand all that's involved before you push for the surgery. Then, if he's willing to undertake the surgery, find a specialist in the field.
After seeing several GI specialists, who could find nothing wrong, I found one who discovered that I had Superior Mesenteric Artery (sma) syndrome. I had surgery and my intestines were re-routed to a new opening in my stomach. My gall bladder was also removed. 2 years later, I am still having the initial symptoms, now accompanied by frequent burning, acid, diarrhea, and sharp pain in my lower left side.
I just yesturday found out that an Upper GI series i had done two weeks ago showed that i had superior mesenteric artery syndrome. I had a bowel recection done 2/2007 and have had numerous hospitalizations since presenting myself with upper abdominal pain, neausa, vomitting, loose stools producing small amounts at t time, pain due to pressure up against my diaphram, feeling extreemly full, distention of my belly, burping alot...and such.
A test recently reveals that my superior mesenteric artery compress a part of the intestines (deodenum I think), and as it is written on the test report, " that could delay the stomach emptying". Could it be linked with those symptoms? Could the artery (blood flow?) be disturbed by the presence of foods in the compressed area?
SECOND GROUP OF UNDIAGNOSED SYMPTOMS:
I must sleep in a seated position since two years.
That sounds a little bit like a condition that a friend of mine has called SMA (Superior Mesenteric Artery) Syndrome. It usually causes upper abdominal pain after food consumption. Not sure if it fits exactly, but you can do some research into it.
please look up Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome and see if your symptoms might be similar. the wikipedea account is written by an SMA survivor and it may provide some insight into your condition.
The first is SMA Syndrome (Superior Mesenteric Artery Compression). It can cause all kinds of gastrointestinal problems. The second is Nutcracker Syndrome (Renal Vein Compression). Studies have shown that severe compression of the Renal Vein can cause Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or ME which can cause severe fatigue, weakness, and sore throat among many other problems. I have a friend that has both of these conditions that occur at the same location and could be causing the problems you’re having.
That sounds a lot like symptoms of a condition that a friend of mine recently got diagnosed with called SMA Syndrome (Superior Mesenteric Artery). It's a pretty rare condition but can cause most if not all of the problems you're having. She also has another condition called Nutcracker Syndrome (Left Renal Vein Compression) that can occur as part of the SMA Syndrome as well.
The celiac plexus is located near where the celiac trunk, superior mesenteric artery, and renal arteries branch from the abdominal aorta. It is behind the stomach and the omental bursa and in front of the crura of the diaphragm, on the level of the first lumbar vertebra, L1.
I would also wonder if when you sneeze is it disrupting a vertebra or a disc in your cervical spine or even the first lumbar vertebra near the celiac plexus that Jaybay mentioned.
There are various forms or types of malrotation. Non-rotation is one of them. The symptoms may or may not be due directly to the non-rotation. Some people live their whole lives without having any symptoms at all. Others are severely symptomatic, depending upon what structures are being pulled, or tugged on.
In non-rotation its possible for the DJ junction and associated structure to partially occlude the superior mesenteric artery which can cause a variety of symptoms.
I have been diagnosed with SMA syndrome, also known as superior mesenteric artery syndrome. I suffer from severe abdo pain and back pain. I also vomit after many meals. I know that a gastric bypass surgery is an option for me, and this is what doctors seem to be suggesting, however I am a university student and only 18, therefore I'm not really in a position to be having surgery. I would also like to try some more conservative treatments.
The doppler study and MRI A angiogram showed 100% blockage of left internal carotid artery. The right artery had 30% 40% of block. His colateral blood is normal. he had diabeties and Bp for the past 1 1/2 years. he got blood supply through right arteries.. He never had any health problems before, he doesn't smoke, doesn't drink, he undergone treatment, what is my doubt is, is this lead to any lifethreat. how to prevent it. Does he needs an angiogram every year?
The cause is not fully understood but renal anomalies or varicosities or abnormal branching of the superior mesenteric artery from the aorta are the most common factors and may be the cause of the infections. It is best that you discuss this also with your attending physician for proper evaluation. Take care and best regards.
There are a couple of rarely diagnosed Vascular Compression Syndromes that could be causing the problems you're having. SMA Syndrome (Superior Mesenteric Artery), Nutcracker Syndrome (Left Renal Vein Compression) and possibly MALS (Median Arcuate Ligament). SMA Syndrome and possibly Nutcracker Syndrome as well seem to fit the best with the symptoms that you're describing. A Vascular Specialist would be the kind of doctor that deals with these condtions.
I had a stent placed on my left subclavian artery (90% occluded) about 3 months ago. I still have pain on my jaws (which is of cardiac origin) after moderate exercise relieved by rest. My cardiologist noted that the bypassed right coronary was somewhat clogged. Grafted left coronary is open and my ejection fraction is about 75%. He is going to put me on Ranexa and see if there is improvement.
What kind of biopsy? What about an angiogram? Would that be a regular angiogram or would the dr. have to go in the small artery or vessel and how would they know what vessel or artery to go in thru since it's a small artery or vessels.
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