How common is a duodenal diverticulum?

Duodenal diverticula are a rare cause of symptoms and there mere presence is not an indication for operation. Even though duodenal diverticula may be present in 20% of the population, such patients are generally asymptomatic. Duodenal diverticula will certainly complicate management of common bile duct stones.

Can duodenal diverticulum cause back pain?

The most common symptoms are upper abdominal pain radiating to the back, intermittent diarrhea, constipation and weight loss [9,10]. The differential diagnosis for small bowel diverticulum is acute or chronic pancreatitis, cholecystitis, small bowel obstruction, or peptic ulcer disease [2-4].

Does intraluminal duodenal diverticulum has to be treated?

Intraluminal duodenal diverticula are rare but are often symptomatic requiring endoscopic or surgical treatment.

What are the symptoms of a ruptured diverticulum?

The signs and symptoms of diverticulitis include:

• Pain, which may be constant and persist for several days. The lower left side of the abdomen is the usual site of the pain.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Fever.
• Abdominal tenderness.
• Constipation or, less commonly, diarrhea.

How do you get rid of duodenal diverticulum?

What is the treatment for a duodenal diverticulum? If treatment is necessary, extramural diverticula can be surgically removed from the outside of the duodenum. The diverticula also may be inverted into the lumen of the duodenum and removed through an incision in the wall of the duodenum.

What is the treatment for duodenal diverticulum?

Can a diverticulum burst?

Diverticular bleeding occurs when a small blood vessel within the wall of a pouch, or diverticulum, bursts.

Can a duodenal diverticulum cause pain?

Only a small percentage of 1–5% of Duodenal Diverticula (DD) will cause symptoms such as pain, hemorrhage, inflammation (diverticulitis), jaundice, cholangitis or, in especially rare cases, perforation [3, 4].

What are the symptoms of diverticulosis in the lower abdomen?

If your diverticulosis causes symptoms, they may include bloating constipation or diarrhea cramping or pain in your lower abdomen

How to know if you have diverticulitis or rectal bleeding?

The symptoms of diverticulitis include: 1 Pain, tenderness or sensitivity in the left lower side of your abdomen. Pain can start out mild and increase over several days or come on suddenly. 2 Fever. 3 Nausea and/or vomiting. 4 Chills. 5 Cramps in the lower abdomen. 6 Constipation or diarrhea (less common). 7 Rectal bleeding.

What are the different types of duodenal diverticula?

There are two types of duodenal diverticula: A primary duodenal diverticulum occurs where there is a prolapse of mucosa through the muscularis propria. They usually occur within the 2 nd part (62%) and less commonly in the 3 rd (30%) and 4 th (8%) parts. Unlike secondary diverticula they are rarely seen in the 1 st part.

Can you get diverticulitis if you have no symptoms?

No. Diverticulitis happens if one or more of the pockets gets inflamed or infected. This can cause severe pain in your belly. Diverticulosis often brings no symptoms at all.