X-rays reveal shocking organ descent

Nikki Noland, a 25-year-old mother from Los Angeles, California, faced years of debilitating nausea and abdominal pain, with medical professionals initially attributing her symptoms to psychological causes. Over time, she accumulated diagnoses including endometriosis, chronic migraines, fibromyalgia, and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Her persistent gastrointestinal issues, such as severe stomach pain, chronic nausea, and abdominal distention, prompted her to seek a specialist's opinion.

A barium contrast upper body X-ray with delayed abdominal radiographs, conducted in January 2026, provided the breakthrough. While supine X-rays appeared normal, upright images strikingly demonstrated that Noland's abdominal organs descended into her pelvis when she stood. This led to her diagnosis with stage II visceroptosis and stage II gastroptosis, conditions involving the displacement of abdominal organs and the stomach, respectively, below their normal positions.

These diagnoses provided Noland with a tangible explanation for her lifelong struggles, alleviating the distress of being told her symptoms were psychosomatic. She noted that while she cannot feel her organs moving, she experiences noticeable lower abdominal distention and pressure when standing. Noland has been documenting her chronic illness journey on social media, sharing her recent X-ray findings on TikTok, where the video garnered significant attention and support from others facing similar health challenges.