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Loss of appetite
Have nausea
Stomachache gets worse when pressed
Bloating
Fatigued
I have back pain
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What is Retroperitoneal Fibrosis?
Retroperitoneal fibrosis happens when inflammation and extensive scar tissue develop in the retroperitoneal space (the area behind the stomach, intestines, and other abdominal organs). Risk factors include exposure to asbestos, smoking, tumors, infections, trauma, radiation therapy, surgery, and specific drugs.
Typical Symptoms of Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
- Seizure
- Tingling or pricking numbness or pain in the legs that improves after a period of rest
- Yellowish eyes or skin
- Stomach pain that worsens when the stomach is pressed
- Lower back pain
- Abdominal bloating
- Upper jaw pain
- Purple marks or spots on the skin
Diagnostic Questions for Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Have you experienced any seizures?
- Are you able to exercise again after your pain and numbness improve with rest?
- Have you noticed any yellowing of your eyes or skin?
- Does your stomach pain get worse when you press on it?
- Do you have lower back pain?
Treatment of Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Anti-inflammatory medicine, surgery, and other procedures can help treat retroperitoneal fibrosis.
Reviewed By:
Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
Content updated on Mar 31, 2024
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