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Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic staffMost people who have fibromuscular dysplasia don't have any symptoms. Still, it's possible you could have some signs or symptoms of the disease, depending on what artery is affected by fibromuscular dysplasia.
Kidney signs and symptoms
If the arteries to your kidneys (renal arteries) are affected, you may have:
- High blood pressure
- Tissue damage in your kidney (ischemic renal atrophy)
- Chronic kidney failure, rarely
Brain signs and symptoms
If the arteries to your brain (carotid arteries) are affected, you may have:
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision or temporary loss of vision
- Ringing in your ears (tinnitus)
- Neck pain
- Chronic headaches
- Facial weakness or numbness
Abdominal signs and symptoms
If the arteries to your abdomen (mesenteric arteries) are affected, you may have:
- Abdominal pain after eating
- Unintended weight loss
Arm and leg signs and symptoms
If the arteries to your arms or legs (peripheral arteries) are affected, you may have:
- Discomfort when moving your arms, legs, hands or feet
- Cold limbs
- Weakness
- Numbness
- Skin changes in color or appearance
Some people with fibromuscular dysplasia have more than one narrowed artery.
When to see a doctor
If you have any of the signs or symptoms listed and are concerned about your risk of fibromuscular dysplasia, see your doctor. Because fibromuscular dysplasia tends to be hereditary, tell your doctor about your family history of the disease, even before you show any symptoms so that he or she can be alert to changes that might suggest you have fibromuscular dysplasia. There's currently no genetic test for fibromuscular dysplasia. And, screening for fibromuscular dysplasia isn't possible either, since it can occur in any of your arteries.
- Fibromuscular dysplasia information page. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/fibromuscular_dysplasia/fibromuscular_dysplasia.htm. Accessed July 13, 2010.
- Fibromuscular dysplasia. The Merck Manuals: The Merck Manual for Healthcare Professionals. http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec07/ch080/ch080d.html#sec07-ch080-ch080d-1667. Accessed July 13, 2010.
- Slovut DP, et al. Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of fibromuscular dysplasia. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed July 13, 2010.
- Fibromuscular dysplasia: Important facts you should know. Fibromuscular Dysplasia Society of America. http://fmdsa.org/files/FMDfactsheet2.pdf.Accessed July 13, 2010.
- Slovut DP, et al. Fibromuscular dysplasia. New England Journal of Medicine. 2004;350:1862.
- Plouin PF, et al. Fibromuscular dysplasia. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. 2007;2:1.
- Slovut DP, et al. Treatment of fibromuscular dysplasia of the renal arteries. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed July 13, 2010.
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