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MEDCRUX2 months ago

B. Chronic mesenteric ischemia 1. Chronic mesenteric ischemia (CMI) classically presents with postprandial abdominal pain, usually beginning 15–30 minutes after eating and lasting for 1–3 hours. 2. The pain occurs because digestion increases intestinal oxygen demand, but atherosclerotic narrowing of the mesenteric arteries prevents adequate blood flow. 3. Patients gradually develop "food fear" (sitophobia) because they associate eating with severe pain, leading to reduced food intake and significant weight loss. 4. The condition most commonly affects older adults with diffuse atherosclerosis, especially those with risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. 5. CT angiography (CTA) is the investigation of choice and typically demonstrates stenosis or occlusion of the celiac artery and/or superior mesenteric artery. 6. Acute cholecystitis usually causes persistent right upper quadrant pain with fever, while IBS and functional dyspepsia do not cause ischemic postprandial pain or marked weight loss. 7. Management includes risk factor modification, antiplatelet therapy, and revascularization (endovascular stenting or surgical bypass), as untreated disease can progress to acute mesenteric ischemia, a life-threatening emergency.

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Dr. Nikhil2 months ago

Very well explained

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MEDCRUX2 months ago

Thank you.

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Marageaux 🇰🇪2 months ago

Give Sins some coochie.

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Dr. Nikhil2 months ago

I think restoring mesenteric blood flow would help him a lot more😅

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Andrabi Zaeem2 months ago

The correct answer is: ✅ B) Chronic mesenteric ischemia Why? This patient has the classic presentation of chronic mesenteric ischemia (intestinal angina): 🍽️ Postprandial abdominal pain (typically 15–30 minutes after eating) 😣 Fear of eating (sitophobia) because meals trigger pain ⚖️ Weight loss (often develops due to reduced food intake) The pain occurs because eating increases intestinal blood flow requirements, but atherosclerotic narrowing of the mesenteric arteries prevents adequate perfusion. Why not the others? A) Irritable bowel syndrome – Pain is associated with altered bowel habits and is often relieved by defecation, not consistently triggered by meals. C) Acute cholecystitis – Causes persistent right upper quadrant pain, fever, and a positive Murphy's sign, not chronic fear of eating. D) Functional dyspepsia – Can cause meal-related discomfort, but does not typically cause severe postprandial pain leading to food avoidance or significant weight loss. Cause: Atherosclerosis involving ≥2 of the 3 major mesenteric arteries (celiac, superior mesenteric, inferior mesenteric). Classic triad: Postprandial abdominal pain Weight loss Food fear (sitophobia) Best diagnostic test: CT angiography (CTA) of the mesenteric vessels. Treatment: Revascularization (endovascular angioplasty/stenting or surgical bypass). ✅ Answer: B) Chronic mesenteric ischemia

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Dr. Nikhil2 months ago

👌👌Well explained

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Andrabi Zaeem2 months ago

Thanks

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aniket sharma2 months ago

Nurse name?

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Dr. Nikhil2 months ago

That’s beyond the scope of the question 😂

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Bicky2 months ago

Send the full link to the video...it would be a great learning

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o não soca la2 months ago

porra adm....

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✡︎ Кумта2 months ago

Недоебит

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Dr Alan Grant2 months ago

Diagnosis: Genitals overuse syndrome. Treatment: He should be completely vegetarian and embrace celibacy like our current PM and become the next PM of our country. Prognosis: A guaranteed cozy and comfortable life for Mr sins. But a Disastrous future for our country.

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Dr. Nikhil2 months ago

😂😂

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Dr वि2 months ago

Post prandial abdominal pain goes with mesenteric ischemia in this case Other worthy diagnosis to be considered are Peptic ulcer disease/Gastritis Cholelithiasis Celiac disease

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Dr Cockroach ⚕️2 months ago

😂😂😂😂

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Dr. Nikhil2 months ago

🤣

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david ✶2 months ago

Could it be gastric ulcer?

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Dr. Nikhil2 months ago

A gastric ulcer is a reasonable differential, but fear of eating due to recurrent postprandial pain is more characteristic of chronic mesenteric ischemia.

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miuomo2 months ago

😂😂😂👀😂😂

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Dr. Nikhil2 months ago

😂

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Dr. CZ2 months ago

B) Chronic mesenteric ischemia Classic triad: postprandial pain (“intestinal angina”), sitophobia, and weight loss from atherosclerotic mesenteric stenosis. CTA to confirm, then revascularize before it goes acute.

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Dr. Nikhil2 months ago

Spot on

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João Mello2 months ago

B

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Dr. Nikhil2 months ago

Correct. Classic intestinal angina after meals.

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دكتور سعودي2 months ago

B

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Dr. Nikhil2 months ago

Correct. Classic presentation of chronic mesenteric ischemia.

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Dr.Faizan2 months ago

When it happened

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dr ram2 months ago

🤣🤣 Well made scenario sir 👏

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Dr. Nikhil2 months ago

Thank you, Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

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Vinícius Borges2 months ago

😂😂😂😂😂🫢

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Dr. Nikhil2 months ago

The diagnosis gets easier once you notice the “food fear.” 😄

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Oluwalonimii2 months ago

@Shey_phresh

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Anonymous Doctor2 months ago

Dx. He'll eat once Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.!!!

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Dr. Nikhil2 months ago

He has to die hungry

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Prof.Dr.Güven2 months ago

B

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Dr. Nikhil2 months ago

Exactly. “Intestinal angina” after meals is the hallmark

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Ssemakula hamza2 months ago

A

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Dr. Nikhil2 months ago

IBS usually doesn’t cause fear of eating or significant postprandial ischemic pain.

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Ssemakula hamza2 months ago

Then ???

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🌏2 months ago

I think it’s radiating pain from the penis

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Dr. Nikhil2 months ago

So it's STD?

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🌏2 months ago

Acute bacterial prostatitis + acute PTSD, as his last set involved two squirrels. He is too embarrassed to talk about it and avoids any food that has a nutty scent or flavor.

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🌏2 months ago

I should have started with “I’m no doctor, but…”

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Heisenberg2 months ago

Chronic mesenteric Ischemia????

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Dr. Nikhil2 months ago

Yes. Postprandial pain with food fear and weight loss is the classic triad.

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Huzaifa Sarfraz2 months ago

B

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Dr. Nikhil2 months ago

Spot on. The food fear is the key clue.

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Dushyant Joshi2 months ago

Option E.: On Hunger strike

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Dr. Nikhil2 months ago

Permanent Jantar Mantar Resident 😁

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Dushyant Joshi2 months ago

Yes sir 🙏 😀

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Dr. Ishi2 months ago

Creo que ese señor pelón lo he visto en otro lado...

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jonas2 months ago

@bunnyserpentina Por favor ayudelo dra! Su prostata va estallar

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MD Kemal Karaagac2 months ago

B😁😁

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Nwa Adonu2 months ago

B

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Dr. Kayser2 months ago

Just feed him pussy and he will be just fine.

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SPYROM🇬🇷2 months ago

I bet in the next scene nurse restores his appetite ...

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Cerebral cortex2 months ago

B

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Gideon Moembo 🥼2 months ago

Chronic mesenteric ischemia

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