VASCULAR COMPRESSION: Nutcracker Syndrome (ft. Grace Moseley's Story)

Nutcracker Syndrome is a rare vascular compression that occurs when the left renal vein is compressed, most commonly between the superior mesenteric artery and the abdominal aorta. It is unknown how many people suffer from Nutcracker Syndrome, but it is rare and hard to find appropriate medical care for. In this episode of Aware of Rare, I discuss symptoms, causes, diagnostic process, and potential treatment of Nutcracker Syndrome. Thank you to Grace Moseley for allowing me to share her story for today's episode! If you'd like to learn more about Grace and her story, you can follow her on Instagram (@everydayhopeandgrace). All pictures I refer to in this episode can be found currently on my Nutcracker Syndrome Instagram post found @awareofrare. A website with show notes should be coming soon for upcoming episodes. If you would like to suggest a condition for me to research and create a podcast episode about, go to @awareofrare on Instagram and click the Google Form in my bio. Please note that there are already a lot of recommendations so there's no guarantee that your suggested condition will be covered soon. Suggestions are always appreciated!