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Will abdominal ultrasound help to diagnose abdominal aortic aneurysm by Marfan's syndrome?
Query: Hi doctor, I have Marfan's syndrome and abnormal tachycardia in the ECG report, but my echocardiogram (echo) report is normal. I want to know whether the size of the abdominal aorta is detected in the echocardiogram report or any special ultrasound of the abdomen is done for that? Marfan's syndrome... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Marfan's syndrome is a genetic disorder of connective tissue. It can damage the blood vessels, heart, eyes, skin, lungs, and bones. It is caused by the mutation of the FBN1 (fibrillin-1) gene. The cardiac features of Marfan syndrome are aortic valve dilation, mitral va... Read Full »
What does it indicate if the celiac branch diameter is increased?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old male. I had an abdominal CT (for preventative imaging), not for symptoms. It says, “ Celiac axis is diffusely large-caliber measuring 13 mm in diameter. It is widely patent. The superior mesenteric artery is patent. It measures 10 mm in diameter. ” Can you let me... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. Few things: From the reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), the abdominal aorta is the normal diameter. It is the artery that is most commonly dilated and is dangerous. The celiac trunk is its branch, its diameter is incre... Read Full »
I am a 69-year-old male with a 3.8 centimeter abdominal aortic aneurysm. Is it a serious condition?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 69-year-old male, my AAA was detected by accident 7 years back when I had an MRI scan for chiropractic treatment on my spine or thigh; a subsequent ultrasound revealed 3.8 cm AAA; my GP referred me to a local hospital vascular surgeon. I have been told by my physician not to worr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns. Higher blood pressure, COPD, and tobacco use are very important risk factors for rupture. The most important preventive step for rupture or complications of AAA is to stop smoking, which you have already done. So co... Read Full »
Why do I feel abnormal pressure in my gut?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 35 years old. I have been dealing with an abnormal pressure or knot type feeling in my left gut. Some days it is better than others, and while it never truly causes pain, it does cause discomfort like I feel something is there. It affects my anxiety a lot. This feeling came on aft... Read Full »
Dr. Manisha Raghunath Auradkar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Do you feel any pulsation in the area of pressure? Is it continuous kind or occurs intermittently? Are you on any medications currently? As you have a history of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), the symptoms you have are likely associat... Read Full »