Fibromuscular Dysplasia

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Signs and Symptoms

In many cases, fibromuscular dysplasia is asymptomatic (i.e., does not cause symptoms). When symptoms do occur, they depend on which artery or arteries are affected and on the severity of the condition. Severe stenosis can cause pain in the area of the body that is supplied by the affected artery.

Fibromuscular dysplasia that develops in the arteries that supply blood to the kidneys (renal arteries) may cause high blood pressure (hypertension) and kidney damage (e.g., is...Read the full article