Question 1

where is the duodenal?

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Abdomen: The duodenal is the duodenum which is a short piece of intestine that connects the stomach to the small intestine where all the nutrients are absorbed.

Question 2

what causes decreased folds in duodenum?

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Folds: Decreased duodenal folds may be a sign of past or present inflammation or superficial ulceration/inflammation. Your physician would review these findings with the radiologist and have a better idea of their significance or whether any additional testing or treatment are advisable.

Question 3

what causes duodenal adenocarcinoma?

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Not known!: Just like many other Cancers in people, the exact cause of your Cancer is not known. One way to look at is  why do some people get sick and others remain well without having any serious illness. It may be just a matter of chance or bad luck.

Question 4

what causes "inflammation" of the duodenum?

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Many things: A bacterial infection could cause this (helicobacter).  Excessive acid production can cause this.  Medications (aspirin, ibuprofen) can cause this.  Stress can cause this.  There are many other causes.  Acid peptic disease is the more common cause along with the h. Pylori infection.  Treatment is available.  Rarely now is surgery needed.  Diagnostics are readily available.  See a GI doctor.

Question 5

what causes villous flattening in the duodenum?

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Celiac disease : This is the most serious condition (gluten-allergy) but there other conditions that can cause a similar appearance - alcohol, medications, other food allergies, etc.

Question 6

how is duodenal adenocarcinoma generally treated?

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It depends on Stage: Treatment of Cancer depends on the extent of tumor(called stage of Cancer). If the Cancer is loclaised(stage 1 or 2) surgery is the best approach of treatment. if it has spread farther away, then chemotherapy has to be the mainstay of treatment with or without surgery. Your oncologist can guide you further.

Question 7

what is flatish looking duodenal mucosa ?

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↓ed normal villi: The multiple small projections of cells, call villi, which greatly increase surface area for interaction with food are decreased, thus resulting in a flattened appearance. This is somewhat typical of celiac sprue but there are many possibilities.

Question 8

what happens if you have ruptured duodenum?

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Serious: This is a serious injury where the small intestine near the stomach becomes injured or torn. Bruising can cause intestinal blockage. Intestinal leakage is serious and can cause internal life threatening infections. This can be a difficult diagnosis to make too, as it may not show up readily on x-rays or ct scan. May likely require surgical repair.

Question 9

are pupils dilation a sign that someone likes you?

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Maybe: Pupil size changes with emotion in most people. Fear and excitement can both cause dilation though, so you may not know which it is!

Question 10

31 weeks and 3cm dilate and 76% effaced  is labor close?

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I hope not: Hopefully you are writing this from being on bedrest and in consultation with a high risk OB and your own ob. Many things can be done to slow down or stop preterm labor. Every day you can give your baby inside is a huge benefit on the outside and long term. Please avail yourself and your child the best treatments for stopping preterm labor, for maturing baby's lungs, etc, for best outcome.

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