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Lakewood 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 Lakewood * Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Tacoma Digestive Disease Center  Tacoma Digestive Disease Center  Tacoma Digestive Disease Center  Tacoma Digestive Disease Center  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Pierre Nader MD  Highline Gastroenterology  Highline Gastroenterology  Highline Gastroenterology  Gastroenterology Associates PLLC  Gastroenterology Associates PLLC  Gastroenterology Associates PLLC  Gastroenterology Associates PLLC  Gastroenterology Associates PLLC  Gastroenterology Associates PLLC  Southlake Clinic  Southlake Clinic  Southlake Clinic  Southlake Clinic  Southlake Clinic  Southlake Clinic  Southlake Clinic  Pacific Medical Centers  Digestive Disease & Endoscopy Center  Digestive Disease & Endoscopy Center  Digestive Disease & Endoscopy Center  VA Puget Sound Health Care Gastroenterology  VA Puget Sound Health Care Gastroenterology  VA Puget Sound Health Care Gastroenterology  VA Puget Sound Health Care System  VA Puget Sound Health Care Gastroenterology  VA Puget Sound Health Care System  VA Puget Sound Health Care System  VA Puget Sound Health Care Gastroenterology  VA Puget Sound Health Care Gastroenterology  Digestive Health Specialists  Digestive Health Specialists  Olympia Multi-Specialty Clinic  Richard S Elloway MD  Olympia Multi-Specialty Clinic  Olympia Multi-Specialty Clinic  Olympia Multi-Specialty Clinic  Sing Lam MD  Harborview Medical Center Gastroenterology  Harborview Medical Center Gastroenterology  Harborview Medical Center Gastroenterology  Harborview Medical Center Gastroenterology  Minor & James Medical Group PLLC  Virginia Mason Medical Center Gastroenterology Dept  Virginia Mason Medical Center Gastroenterology Dept  Minor & James Medical Group PLLC  Virginia Mason Medical Center Gastroenterology Dept  Minor & James Medical Group PLLC  Virginia Mason Medical Center Gastroenterology Dept  Virginia Mason Medical Center Gastroenterology Dept  Minor & James Medical Group PLLC  Virginia Mason Medical Center Gastroenterology Dept  Virginia Mason Medical Center Gastroenterology Dept  Virginia Mason Medical Center Gastroenterology Dept  Virginia Mason Medical Center Gastroenterology Dept  Virginia Mason Medical Center Gastroenterology Dept  Virginia Mason Medical Center Gastroenterology Dept  Minor & James Medical Group PLLC  Virginia Mason Medical Center Gastroenterology Dept  Virginia Mason Medical Center Gastroenterology Dept  Minor & James Medical Group PLLC  Virginia Mason Medical Center Gastroenterology Dept  The Polyclinic Gastroenterology  The Polyclinic Gastroenterology  The Polyclinic Gastroenterology  The Polyclinic Gastroenterology  The Polyclinic Gastroenterology  The Polyclinic Gastroenterology  The Polyclinic Gastroenterology  The Polyclinic Gastroenterology  Seattle Cancer Care Alliance  Seattle Cancer Care Alliance  Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Lakewood, WashingtonUpcoming 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 Lakewood
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