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.
How do members experience superior mesenteric artery syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with superior mesenteric artery syndrome*
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Fatigue
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Feeling faint (presyncope)
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for superior mesenteric artery syndrome*
Who has superior mesenteric artery syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 9 | |
| 30s | 17 | |
| 40s | 19 | |
| 50s | 22 | |
| 60s | 8 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 67 |