What is Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome?
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome is a very rare syndrome characterized by compression of the third portion of the duodenum against the aorta. The compression is caused by the superior mesenteric artery and may result in complete or partial duodenal obstruction.
What is it like to have Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome?
| Common Symptoms | Patients' Latest Severity | My Current Severity |
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| Abdominal bloating | None Mild Moderate Severe | |
| Abdominal pain | None Mild Moderate Severe | |
| Nausea and vomiting | None Mild Moderate Severe |
What do patients take to treat Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
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Metoclopramide
(Metozolv ODT, Reglan, Maxolon, Metoclopram)
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Who has Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome at PatientsLikeMe?
- 3 patients have this condition
- 1 New patient joined this month
- 2 say Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome is their primary condition
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