Nutcracker syndrome

What is Nutcracker syndrome?

Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS) is a rare condition characterized by entrapment of the left renal vein. Symptoms include blood in the urine along with flank and abdominal pain. Individuals with NCS may also experience 'pelvic congestion' causing various pelvic symptoms. Treatment may include surgery.

How do members experience Nutcracker syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Nutcracker syndrome*

*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.

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Top treatments taken by people for Nutcracker syndrome*

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Who has Nutcracker syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 2
20s 13
30s 16
40s 27
50s 19
60s 9
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 6
Female 75
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