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Narrowing or stricture of a vessel, duct or canal.

Symptoms of Stenosis

The following features are indicative of Stenosis:
  • numbness in a leg, foot, arm or hand
  • weakness in a leg, foot, arm or hand
  • tingling in a leg, foot, arm or hand
  • problems with walking and balance
  • pain or cramping in the legs
  • high blood pressure at young age
  • kidney dysfunction
  • pulmonary edema
  • narrowing of other arteries in the body
It is possible that Stenosis shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.

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Common Causes of Stenosis

The following are the most common causes of Stenosis:
  • overgrowth of bone
  • herniated disks
  • thickened ligaments
  • tumors
  • spinal injuries
  • atherosclerosis of the renal arteries
  • fibromuscular dysplasia

Risk Factors for Stenosis

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Stenosis:
  • genetic factor
  • over the age of 50
  • high blood pressure
  • smoking
  • diabetes
  • high cholesterol
  • heavy alcohol use
  • cocaine abuse
  • increasing age

Prevention of Stenosis

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Stenosis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • prevent yourself from spine injuries
  • exercise regularly
  • eat a heart-healthy diet
  • do regular exercise
  • maintain healthy weight
  • control blood cholesterol level
  • control blood sugar
  • avoid smoking
  • avoid alcohol

Occurrence of Stenosis

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Stenosis cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Common between 1 - 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Stenosis most commonly occurs in the following age group:
  • Aged between 20-50 years

Common Gender

Stenosis can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Stenosis

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Stenosis:
  • X-ray: To see the bony changes
  • Medical genetics: To produce cross-sectional images of the spine
  • CT scan (Computerised tomography): To see the detailed cross-sectional images of body
  • Blood test: To measure the cholesterol levels, renin and aldosterone levels, BUN, creatinine and potassium levels in the blood
  • Doppler ultrasound: To find the renal arteries blockages
  • MRA (Magnetic resonance angiography): MRA uses radio waves and strong magnetic fields to produce detailed 3-D images of the renal arteries and kidneys
  • Renal arteriography: To find the blockage in the renal arteries

Complications of Stenosis if untreated

Yes, Stenosis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Stenosis is left untreated:
  • numbness
  • weakness
  • balance problems
  • incontinence
  • paralysis
  • aortic aneurysm
  • heart attack
  • heart failure
  • chronic kidney disease
  • stroke
  • vision problems
  • poor blood supply to the legs

Procedures for Treatment of Stenosis

The following procedures are used to treat Stenosis:
  • Surgery: Removal of lamina of the affected vertebrae and vertebrae in the neck to relieve the pressure on the spinal cord
  • Nephrectomy: To resolve systemic hypertension without compromising renal function
  • Renal artery bypass surgery: To create an alternate route for blood to flow around a blockage in the renal arteries
  • Renal angioplasty and stenting: To treat renal artery stenosis

Self-care for Stenosis

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Stenosis:
  • Apply hot or cold packs: Help relieving the symptoms of cervical spinal stenosis
  • Follow healthy diet: Reducing excess weight can decrease load-bearing stress on the lumbar spine
  • Maintain a healthy weight: Help to lower the blood pressure
  • Restrict salt in the diet: To reduce blood pressure
  • Be physically active: Being physically active on a regular basis may help to lose weight, lower the risk of heart disease, lower the cholesterol and lower blood pressure
  • Reduce stress: Stress can increase the blood pressure temporarily
  • Avoid alcohol: Too much alcohol may increase blood pressure
  • Don't smoke: Tobacco causes injuries to blood vessel walls

Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Stenosis

The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Stenosis:
  • Physical therapy: Build up strength, flexibility and stability of the spine
  • Chiropractic treatment: Helpful in restoring the normal spinal movement
  • Acupuncture: Stimulates the certain places on the skin to relieve the pain

Time for Treatment of Stenosis

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Stenosis to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
  • More than 1 year

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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