Duodenal Diverticulum Center - Chesterfield, MO
Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield * Digestive Disease Medical Consultants PC  Digestive Disease Medical Consultants PC  Digestive Disease Medical Consultants PC  Ahmad A Karadaghy MD  Medical Specialists of St Luke's  Digestive Disease Medical Consultants PC  Dilip L Narayan MD  Digestive Disease Medical Consultants PC  Digestive Disease Medical Consultants PC  Digestive Disease Medical Consultants PC  Digestive Disease Medical Consultants PC  Medical Specialists of St Luke's  GI Consultants Inc  Midwest Therapeutic Endoscopy Consultants LLC  Midwest Therapeutic Endoscopy Consultants LLC  Midwest Gastroenterology  Midwest Gastroenterology & Hepatology PC  Digestive Disease Medical Consultants PC  Midwest Gastroenterology & Hepatology PC  John S Farrell MD  Midwest Gastroenterology & Hepatology PC  Digestive Disease Medical Consultants PC  Midwest Gastroenterology & Hepatology PC  Midwest Gastroenterology & Hepatology PC  Specialty and Primary Care LLC  SJM GI Specialists  Michele C Woodley MD PC  Digestive Disease Medical Consultants PC  Specialists in Gastroenterology  Specialists in Gastroenterology  Specialists in Gastroenterology  Specialists in Gastroenterology  Specialists in Gastroenterology  Multi-Care Medical PC  Multi-Care Medical PC  Boonslick Medical Group Inc  Boonslick Medical Group Inc  Boonslick Medical Group Inc  Willowbrook Medical Center  SSM St Charles Clinic Medical Group  Digestive Disorders Center  SSM St Charles Clinic Medical Group  Caribe Gastroenterology  Drs Nyazee & Hakim LLC  SSM St Charles Clinic Medical Group  Lawrence S Tierney MD PC  Gary D Koenig MD  Raymond F Mohrman & Patrick B McDonough MDs  Raymond F Mohrman & Patrick B McDonough MDs  Kirkwood Medical Group LLC  Overland Medical Center  David J Costigan MD  St Louis Gastroenterology Consultants  Sanjay T Bhat MD PC  St Louis Gastroenterology Consultants  St Louis Gastroenterology Consultants  St Louis Gastroenterology Consultants  St Louis Gastroenterology Consultants  Digestive Disease Specialists  Digestive Disease Specialists  Digestive Disease Specialists  Digestive Disease Specialists  Digestive Disease Specialists  Tara Talwar MD  GI Inc  GI Inc  Stephen P Nicholas MD  Anna R Niesen MD  Gateway Specialists  Southwest Medical Center  Southwest Medical Center  Drs Nyazee & Hakim LLC  Dennis Brooks MD  Damon Clines MD  Maryland Medical Group  Washington University School of Gastroenterology  Washington University School of Gastroenterology  Mack E McCain MD  Leyland A Thomas MD  St Louis Gastroenterology Associates PC  Banke Agarwal MD  Mike H Giacaman MD  Edwardo Verzola MD  Patients First Health Care Digestive Disease Center  Patients First Health Care Digestive Disease Center  Patients First Health Care Digestive Disease Center  Mohideen A Jamaluddin MD  Barbara Dixon-Scott MD  Center for Digestive & Liver Diseases Inc  Raymond H Wilbers MD Chesterfield, MissouriUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
2012-06-09
2012-06-17
2012-06-17
2012-06-17
2012-06-17
2012-06-30
2012-07-15
2012-07-21
2012-08-05
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 DiverticulumGallstones facts
Other Related Duodenal Diverticulum ArticlesEmergency Contact for Chesterfield
Nearby Chesterfield Hospitals *St John's Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St Luke's Hospital Dubuis Hospital of St Louis St Luke's Urgent Care Center on Clarkson Road Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital St John's Mercy Medical Center Missouri Baptist Medical Center Center Pointe Hospital St Luke's Urgent Care Center in St Charles Des Peres Hospital Shriners Hospital for Children Ranken Jordan Pediatric Rehabilitation SSM DePaul Health Center SSM St Joseph Health Center Barnes-Jewish St Peter's Hospital St John's Urgent Care Center Saint Peters SSM St Clare Health Center St Luke's Urgent Care Center in Fenton St John's Mercy Urgent Care Center Progress West HealthCare Center St Luke's Urgent Care Center at WingHaven Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital SSM Rehab SSM St Mary's Health Center Kindred Hospital St Anthony's St Anthony's Medical Center Forest Park Community Hospital Select Specialty Hospital St Louis Northwest HealthCare Metropolitan St Louis Psychiatric Center St Louis Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center Barnes-Jewish Hospital North Campus Barnes-Jewish Hospital South Campus Kindred Hospital St Louis SSM St Joseph Hospital West St Louis Children's Hospital The Rehabilitation Institute of St Louis Saint Louis University Hospital SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center St Louis VA Medical Center Jefferson Barracks St Louis VA Medical Center John Cochran Division St Alexius Hospital Broadway Campus Christian Hospital NE SSM St Joseph Health Center Wentzville Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital Gateway Regional Medical Center Touchette Regional Hospital St John's Mercy Hospital St Clare's Hospital St Anthony's Health Center Alton Memorial Hospital Memorial Hospital Belleville Jefferson Regional Medical Center Lincoln County Medical Center St Elizabeth's Hospital Belleville Anderson Hospital Jersey Community Hospital Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
Suggested Reading on Duodenal Diverticulum by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
4 articles-
Diverticulitis (Diverticulosis)
- Diverticulitis is a condition in which diverticuli in the colon rupture. The rupture results in infection in the tissues that surround the colon. Diverticulitis symptoms include: abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, constipation, and bloating. Treatment methods include prescription medications, and in some cases, diverticulitis surgery.
-
Gallstones
- Gallstones are stones that form when substances in the bile harden. Gallstones (formed in the gallbladder) can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. There can be just one large stone, hundreds of tiny stones, or any combination. The majority of gallstones do not cause symptoms.
-
Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis is a rare disease in which the pancreas becomes inflamed, occurring when digestive enzymes are activated and begin attacking the pancreas causing damage to the gland. There are two types of pancreatitis, acute and chronic. Most commonly caused by alcohol or gallstones, it can lead to bleeding in the gland, serious tissue damage, infection, and cysts. Enzymes and toxins may then enter the bloodstream and seriously injure organs, such as the heart, lungs, and kidney.
-
The Digestive System
- Digestion is the complex process of turning food you eat into the energy you need to survive. The digestive process also involves creating waste to be eliminated, and is made of a series of muscles that coordinate the movement of food.
-
Diverticulitis (Diverticulosis)
-
Medications
0 articles -
Procedures & Tests
5 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
2 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
1 articles -
Health News
0 articles -
Health Features
0 articles
