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Mystery abdominal pain

Digestive Health | Last Active: Jul 14, 2023 | Replies (29)

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@astaingegerdm

@lookingforanswers2022 -
First- Welcome to Mayo Connect! There are many of us with much the same problems and few answers.
I see that you have been through a lot of testing and tried many medications and diet adjustment without lasting relief.
I have a similar history- especially that pain!
I have been diagnosed with IBS, GERD, motility problem and I had the gallbladder removed.
I had an abdominal Doppler ultrasound done which showed sign of reduced blood flow in the celiac artery., caused by compression of the artery by a ligament. Because of less blood going to the intestines, there was a similar pain as when the coronary arteries are clogged.
The condition is named MALS( Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome). Surgical release of the ligament restored blood flow.
It is a fairly rare condition, but we have a group here on Connect.
When you see another GI, ask about the abdominal Doppler ultrasound.
Would you please get back to us after your upcoming appointment? Hoping you get answers.

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@astaingegerdm - is the Doppler ultrasound different from a regular ultrasound?