Mesenteric Artery Disease : Preventions

How is Mesenteric Artery Disease prevented?

Because mesenteric artery disease is a visceral artery condition caused by atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), healthy lifestyle choices can play a big role in its prevention. If you have already had the disease, lifestyle changes can help prevent a recurrence of it or other atherosclerotic diseases.

Key lifestyle changes to consider, include:

Quitting smoking
Lowering blood pressure
Lowering cholesterol
Losing weight and eating a low-fat diet
Controlling your diabetes, if you have it

While mesenteric artery disease has the potential to be harmful, healthy choices may keep it at bay. Should you develop any of its symptoms, an accurate diagnosis and quick treatment can lead to a positive recovery and outcome. So if you are having any of the painful abdominal symptoms listed in this article, see your doctor right away.

Mesenteric Artery Disease section was last modified: December 21, 2010 - 05:55 pm

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