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.

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What is it like to have Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome?

Common Symptoms Patients' Latest Severity My Current Severity  
Severity
Severe
Moderate
Mild
None
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
Metoclopramide
(Metozolv ODT, Reglan, Maxolon, Metoclopram)
0
0
0
0

These charts show data from Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+
Current Age
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 2

These charts show data from Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome patients who have completed their condition history