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Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)

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@annief

Glad to find this! After a couple of months of stomach issues and all the usual test on your stomach and colon, the doctors did a ct scan with contrast. That revealed the compression of my Celiac artery. Also revealed pulmonary emboli in my lower lung. They estimate my artery is only 30% compressed but the blood clot was adding to my problem and causing the typical weight loss, stomach pain, etc. Since I have been on blood thinners I can eat again. I am 70% better so no surgery at this point but I can tell this will most likely be an on going issue the rest of my life. Good to know this resource is available.

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Welcome @annief! I am so happy they found the PE in your lung! OH MY!!! Glad you are able to eat again. If the symptoms return and they are concerned about MALS, it would be beneficial to find out the velocities in your celiac artery with a doppler ultrasound. Please know we are here, and will try our best to answer any questions you may have!