What are they?
Set of rare diseases.
A group of rare vascular conditions caused by the compression of blood vessels or organs in different locations that reduce venous return, impeding the affected organs to function properly.
The blood vessels are blocked by other vessels or structures, which causes a limited circulation of blood to a body part. The compression of a given structure by veins or arteries may also take place, such as in the Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), where two arteries compress the duodenum.
¿Qué producen?
These conditions cause a variety of symptoms and affect various organs.Pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Constipation
Urological problems
Weight loss
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Tachycardia
Shortness of breath
Neurological symptoms
- Patients impacted by these symptoms suffer from many daily restrictions, such as the inability or difficulty to eat, sit, or stand.
- It is common for symptoms to evolve over many years until a diagnosis is made, given the lack of knowledge of these diseases.
- Patients may suffer from one or more syndromes at a time, giving rise to very diverse clinical presentations and a wide range of symptoms.
- These conditions are more prevalent in women and often appear in adolescence or young adulthood. It is also common for these diseases to worsen after pregnancy.
MOST COMMON VASCULAR COMPRESSION SYNDROMES
