Abnormal Celiac Artery Morphology C4022954
A condition involving abnormal structure of the celiac artery, a major abdominal blood vessel. It may affect blood flow to digestive organs. Imaging tests are used for diagnosis, and treatment depends on symptoms.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- I78.0
- ICD-11
- BA00.0
- Body system
- cardiovascular
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Warning signs - seek immediate care
Syncope
Temporary loss of consciousness or fainting, which may occur with severe exercise or after heavy meals due to inadequate blood flow.
Fainting is a medical emergency. Seek immediate care if syncope occurs, especially if accompanied by chest pain or shortness of breath.
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Bleeding in the digestive tract which may appear as blood in vomit or stool, potentially from ischemic damage to intestinal tissues.
Gastrointestinal bleeding is a medical emergency. Seek immediate care if you notice blood in vomit, stool, or have black/tarry stools.
Postprandial abdominal pain
(gastrointestinal)Pain in the upper abdomen that occurs after eating, caused by reduced blood flow to the stomach and abdominal organs.
Frequency: 80-90% of patients
Unexplained weight loss
(constitutional)Significant unintentional weight loss due to reduced food intake and fear of eating caused by postprandial pain.
Frequency: 70-80% of patients
Early satiety
(gastrointestinal)Feeling full quickly after eating only small amounts of food due to reduced gastric blood flow.
Frequency: 60-70% of patients
Nausea
(gastrointestinal)Feeling of sickness with urge to vomit, often occurring after meals due to impaired digestion.
Frequency: 50-60% of patients
Vomiting
(gastrointestinal)Forceful expulsion of stomach contents, which may occur after eating due to gastric distress.
Frequency: 40-50% of patients
Food fear
(constitutional)Avoidance of eating or specific foods due to anticipation of postprandial pain and discomfort.
Frequency: 40-50% of patients
Diarrhea
(gastrointestinal)Loose or watery stools that may occur due to impaired blood flow affecting intestinal function.
Frequency: 15-25% of patients
Abdominal bruit
(cardiovascular)Abnormal whooshing sound heard over the upper abdomen due to turbulent blood flow through the narrowed celiac artery.
Frequency: 10-20% of patients
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