What Causes Splenic Flexure Syndrome?

Splenic flexure syndrome is a benign narrowing of the intestinal cavity caused by strong flexion and / or adhesion of the colon in the spleen flexure, causing gas or fecal accumulation. ^[1]

Splenic flexure syndrome

Overview of Splenic Flex Syndrome

Splenic flexure syndrome is a benign narrowing of the intestinal cavity caused by strong flexion and / or adhesion of the colon in the spleen flexure, causing gas or fecal accumulation. ^[1]

Pathogenesis of splenic flexure syndrome

Mainly because the transverse colon is too long and sagging, the anatomical position of the spleen flexure is too high, the bending angle is too small and sharp, resulting in narrowing of the intestinal cavity, which causes intestinal gas or feces to stagnate. Recently, some people believe that the intrinsic pathogenesis is related to gastrointestinal hormones. In studying the relationship between colon movement and clinical symptoms, it was found that post-prandial abdominal pain is closely related to the role of cholecystokinin (CCK). In addition, mental factors, constipation, indigestion, etc. can induce intrinsic seizures. ^[1]

Clinical manifestations of splenic flexure syndrome

1. Most of the left season rib pains occur during or after eating, and the symptoms are significantly relieved or disappeared after defecation or exhaust. Pain varies in intensity and is paroxysmal.

2. Swelling or tenderness in the left upper abdomen.

3 Often caused by mood swings, indigestion, and constipation. ^[1]