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Allentown Gastroenterologist Doctors for Duodenal DiverticulumType of Physician: Gastroenterologist What is a Gastroenterologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners focus on the stomach, intestines, colon, liver, and gallbladder (digestive organs). The gastroenterologist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and they consult with surgeons when abdominal operations are indicated. Specialty: Gastroenterology Common Name: GI Doctor Gastroenterologist Doctors in Allentown * Gastroenterology Associates Ltd  Gastroenterology Associates Ltd  Gastroenterology Associates Ltd  Gastroenterology Associates Ltd  Gastroenterology Associates Ltd  Drs Stelzer Cornell Taus Auteri & Helwig GI Associates  Drs Stelzer Cornell Taus Auteri & Helwig GI Associates  Drs Stelzer Cornell Taus Auteri & Helwig GI Associates  Eastern Pennsylvania Gastroenterologists & Liver Specialists  Drs Stelzer Cornell Taus Auteri & Helwig GI Associates  Eastern Pennsylvania Gastroenterologists & Liver Specialists  Eastern Pennsylvania Gastroenterologists & Liver Specialists  Eastern Pennsylvania Gastroenterologists & Liver Specialists  Drs Stelzer Cornell Taus Auteri & Helwig GI Associates  Drs Stelzer Cornell Taus Auteri & Helwig GI Associates  Tomasz J Niewiarowski MD  Edward C Chen MD  Solga Gastroenterology  Solga Gastroenterology  Twin Rivers Gastroenterology Center  Twin Rivers Gastroenterology Center  Manoj K Mittal MD  Lindsley O Van Der Veer MD  Upper Bucks Medical Associates  Upper Bucks Medical Associates  Upper Bucks Medical Associates  Upper Bucks Medical Associates  Buxmont Gastroenterology  Buxmont Gastroenterology  Buxmont Gastroenterology  Buxmont Gastroenterology  Buxmont Gastroenterology  PMA Medical Specialists LLC  Pottstown Medical Specialists  Pottstown Medical Specialists  Pottstown Medical Specialists  PMA Medical Specialists LLC  PMA Medical Specialists LLC  PMA Medical Specialists LLC  Gastrointestinal Associates  Hillmont Gastroenterology PC  Hillmont Gastroenterology PC  PMA Medical Specialists LLC  Central Bucks Specialists Ltd  Central Bucks Specialists Ltd  Central Bucks Specialists Ltd  Central Bucks Specialists Ltd  Central Bucks Specialists Ltd  Central Bucks Specialists Ltd  Montgomery County GI Specialists  Montgomery County GI Specialists  Montgomery County GI Specialists  Montgomery County GI Specialists  Charles F M Cohan DO PC  Charles F M Cohan DO PC  Medical Associates Of Monroe County  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates Inc  Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates Inc  Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates Inc  Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates Inc  Digestive Disease Associates Ltd  Digestive Disease Associates Ltd  Digestive Disease Associates Ltd  Digestive Disease Associates Ltd  Hillmont Gastroenterology PC  Hillmont Gastroenterology PC  Hillmont Gastroenterology PC  Hillmont Gastroenterology PC  Hillmont Gastroenterology PC  Main Line Gastroenterology Associates  Main Line Gastroenterology Associates  Main Line Gastroenterology Associates  Main Line Gastroenterology Associates  Main Line Gastroenterology Associates  Main Line Gastroenterology Associates  Main Line Gastroenterology Associates  Main Line Gastroenterology Associates  Digestive Disease Associates Ltd  Digestive Disease Associates Ltd  Digestive Disease Associates Ltd  Digestive Disease Associates Ltd  West Chester GI Associates  West Chester GI Associates  Northeast Gastroenterology Associates  West Chester GI Associates  West Chester GI Associates  Northeast Gastroenterology Associates  West Chester GI Associates  West Chester GI Associates  West Chester GI Associates  West Chester GI Associates  Brandywine GI Associates Ltd  Brandywine GI Associates Ltd  Brandywine GI Associates Ltd  Brandywine GI Associates Ltd  Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists  Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists  Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists  Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists Allentown, PennsylvaniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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Duodenal DiverticulumRead the Duodenal Diverticulum article » What is a duodenal diverticulum?A duodenal diverticulum (the plural of which is diverticula) is a pouch attached to the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine just past the stomach. There are two types of duodenal diverticula. The common type which is present in at least 6% of individuals, is one that sticks out from the duodenum, similar to the more common colonic diverticula. This is referred to as an "extramural" diverticulum. Extramural diverticula may vary in size from a few millimeters to a few centimeters. They usually are located in the area around the Papilla of Vater where the bile and pancreatic ducts enter the duodenum. A second, rare type of diverticulum is referred to as an "intramural" diverticulum. It does not protrude from the duodenum. Rather, it protrudes into the duodenal lumen (the hollow inside of the duodenum through which digesting food flows). Both types of diverticula, extramural and intramural, communicate with the lumen of the duodenum so that contents of the duodenum can enter the diverticulum. What causes a duodenal diverticulum?The cause of extramural diverticula is not definitely known; however, they are believed to be acquired (not present from birth) due to a herniation (protrusion) of the duodenum through a defect in the muscle of the wall of the duodenum, perhaps in an area where arteries pass through the intestinal muscle to nourish the lining of the intestine. What complications are caused by a duodenal diverticulum?Extramural diverticula usually cause no symptoms. Occasionally, they may rupture (just like colonic diverticula) and lead to a pocket of inflammation adjacent to the duodenum with or without infection. This may result in all the signs and symptoms of intra-abdominal inflammation pain, fever, and abdominal tenderness. If the diverticulum is very close to the ... Recommended Reading Related to Duodenal DiverticulumEndoscopy (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD) » What is upper endoscopy?Upper endoscopy is a procedure that enables the examiner (usually a gastroenterologist) to examine the esophagus (swallowing tube), stomach, and duodenum (first portion of small bowel) using a thin, flexible tube through which the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum can be viewed using a TV monitor. How do I prepare for endoscopy?To accomplish a safe and complete examination, the stomach should be empty. The patient will most likely be asked to have nothing to eat or drink for six hours or more prior to the procedure. Prior to scheduling the procedure, the patient should inform his or her physician of any medications they are currently taking, any allergies, and all of their health problems. This information will remind the doctor whether the patient may need antibiotics prior to the procedure, what potential medications should not be used during the exam because of the pat... Read the Endoscopy (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD) article » Other Related Duodenal Diverticulum ArticlesEmergency Contact for Allentown
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