FMD results in stiff and damage-prone arterial walls, causing narrowing, weakening, and tearing of arteries.
This article will explain the types of fibromuscular dysplasia, its causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
Symptoms and pain due to FMD usually derive from the organ that is supplied by the FMD-affected artery.
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Causes
Unfortunately, little is known about the causes of FMD.
FMD is an arterial wall disease that occurs even without any plaque buildup.
The noise is called a bruit.
Treatment
Unfortunately, there is no cure for FMD.
The goal of treatment is to manage FMD symptoms and complications.
Treatments may include:
Sometimes, healthcare providers attempt to improve blood flow through a severely narrowed artery.
It depends on the location of the artery and symptom severity.
FMD-relatedaneurysmsmay burst and bleed into the brain, causing an intracranial stroke, permanent nerve damage, or death.
Fortunately, aneurysms, when caught early, are often treatable.
This results in stiff, narrow, and damage-prone arterial walls.
The causes of FMD are unknown.
However, some cases may be genetic or related to hormones.
Diagnosis is essential to ensure FMD symptom management and treatment.
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