Thrombosis of the Infarenal Aorta Posted: 02-26-07 19:10pm
30 year old female went to the ER for
severe stomach pain and vomiting. CAT
scan showed I have a large complex ovarian
cyst. I am getting ready to schedule for
that. The Cat scan also showed I have
Thrombosis of the Infarenal Aorta. No one
has really told me what this means or if I
need to see a doctor about this. They did
say they were surprised as this is a
disease that the elderly get. I just
turned 30. Also said it is hardened and
built up like plaque? Is this something I
need to be concerned about? Can you tell
me more about it?
If an ovarian cyst has a diameter larger
than 5 cm, medical protocol dictates that
the ovarian cyst should be removed
surgically.
It doesn’t seem likely that you are
experiencing thrombosis of the abdominal
aorta under the kidneys. Thrombosis is a
serious and very dramatic condition. Such
conditions are urgent and aren't usually
discovered accidentally. You may, however,
be experiencing atherosclerotic plagues on
the artery walls. Atherosclerotic plagues
are due to atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis is a degenerative disease
of the arteries due to accumulation of
fats in the walls of the arteries. Plagues
develop mostly in the coronary and brain
arteries and in the arteries of the lower
extremities. Plagues narrow the volume of
blood that passes through the artery and
can causes ischemia. Plagues are
susceptible to developing arterial
thromboses. Thrombosis stops blood
circulation completely causing an infarct.
Risk factors for developing
atherosclerosis are: smoking, high blood
pressure, diabetes and increased blood
fats. Atherosclerotic plagues can be
visualized with an angiography and doppler
ultrasound scan. You may also check the
risk factors by visiting your primary
health doctor.
DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by family doctors who practice medicine for the general public. For more information about eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Heart Disease and Heart Attack Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information.
The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment.
The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.
