The sudden onset of severe abdominal pain associated with no other symptoms is the early sign of mesenteric ischemia. It is a rare disorder that is challenging to diagnose.
Acute mesenteric ischemia is the interruption of intestinal blood flow. The intestinal mucosa requires a high blood flow to meet its high metabolic rate. Ischemia or decreased blood flow disrupts the protective mucosal barrier causing a release of bacteria, toxins and substances that control dilation and constriction. Necrosis, or tissue death, can occur as early as 10 to 12 hours after the onset of symptoms.
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