What is abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome?
Abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) is a pain syndrome thought to be caused by the entrapment of nerve branches in the abdominal muscles. It is an often overlooked cause of abdominal pain.
How do members experience abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome*
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome*
Who has abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 10 | |
| 30s | 11 | |
| 40s | 25 | |
| 50s | 25 | |
| 60s | 21 | |
| 70+ | 15 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 22 | |
| Female | 87 |