Does nutcracker syndrome cause stress and depression?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 21 year old student. I recently found that I have nutcracker syndrome. I fear that it will affect my mitral valve prolapse or cause some damage to the heart, leading to stress and depression.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Nutcracker syndrome is a condition in which the left renal vein gets compressed between two large vessels, superior mesenteric artery and the aorta.

The compression will result in renal venous hypertension, and rupture of thin-walled veins. Hence, there is resultant hematuria and left flank pain.

It does not cause heart problems, stress or depression.

Hope this helps.

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