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Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Digestive Health | Last Active: Oct 29 2:54pm | Replies (1225)Comment receiving replies
I have not been diagnosed with MALS as of yet though my CT scan shows narrowing of the celiac trunk.
In late October I was diagnosed with a DVT in my lower calf, a week later I was diagnosed with a PE. The following week I went in with signs of a stroke, the doctor sent me home with no testing after I told him I did not want morphine. Shortly after this I developed severe abdominal pain. The pain is chronic, though it goes from dull moderate to severe, worsened by eating, even the smallest amount. Since mid November I have lost just over 23 pounds. My questions are, has anyone else had the same kind of issues? Can a blood clot or stroke cause MALS?
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@bree11 I do not believe a blood clot can cause MALS, but they could cause identical symptoms, if it happened in an artery involving your abdomen. Does that make sense? If you have a clot in the brain, you will have symptoms depending on where the clot is. If you have ischemia (decreased oxygen flow) in your tummy you can have severe abdominal pain. I believe your symptoms warrant further work up. I have had severe abdominal pain from my Mals, due to ischemia. ( I hope this is making sense to you) Have you had any GI work up? What other testing have you had done? Please remember you are your best advocate.