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Is Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome hereditary?
Is Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome hereditary? The genetic component explained in plain language, reviewed against medical sources, with patient experiences.
Can be but is very rare!
Posted May 28, 2018 by Alexis 2500
Having children and grandchildren myself I have often wondered and worried about this particular question. However I do not know the answers. And I don't believe there's enough research out there to prove it one way or another. That's the problem with a rare disease. The research that goes into it is very minimal.
Posted Jun 13, 2018 by Shawn 1024
YES!! My grandfather had it. My mother had it. She allowed the duodeal bypass and passed at age 58. I have it and I am 46. And now my 16 year old daughter has been diagnosed with it. YES, it is hereditary.
Posted Jul 31, 2018 by Stacee 1150
I think Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome can be hereditary but, isn't always hereditary. There are some who get it from surgery and other show symptoms at a young age.
Posted Mar 14, 2020 by Macy Mae 2550
In some families it does run in the family others it doesnt
Posted Jan 28, 2021 by Babypay1 2650
Smas is not hereditary but have had cases of identical twins
Posted May 18, 2021 by Sarah Steffen 1100
I believe there is some hereditary component for some people- otherwise how would you explain families with multiple family members being diagnosed with SMAS.
Posted Aug 27, 2022 by Staci 300
