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A member asked:
What does descending tortuous aorta mean and can this be attributable to frequent upper gastric pain? many times severe enough to go to er.
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Not straight: Your aorta is not straight like in most people. Usually doesn't cause upper gastric pain, but can cause back pain. Your gastric pain is something else that needs evaluation.
Answered 1/5/2021
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