Question 1

i looked at my ugi test.  what does patulous duodenal  bulb mean?

Accepted Answer

Taken out of: Context it would suggest reflux through the area .

Question 2

what is patulous ge junction?

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Patulous ge junction: Patulous gastroesophageal junction is used when referring to the connecting area between the stomach and esophagus and designates a rather widely branching transition. In medical terms raises the suspicion of gastroesophageal reflux.

Question 3

is flucatisone good or bad for patulous eustachian tubes?

Accepted Answer

Not helpful : Nasal steroids are not necessarily helpful for a eustachian tube that is larger than it should be or patulous. Many doctors will try this therapy, but there is no evidence to suggest it is helpful. It is a difficult problem and no specific therapy is helpful. See your ENT for suggestions.

Question 4

what is meant by a patulous duodium bulb and overlapping bowls in the pelvis.  is there something i need to know about since i saw it on my ugi test?

Accepted Answer

Duodenal bulb.: By itself, it means nothing.  Ask your physician who ordered the test.

Question 5

i have patulous eustachian tube, any suggestions or do i have to live with this?

Accepted Answer

Usually benign: Patulous dysfunction of the eustachian tube is relatively benign and does not usually lead to ear complications or otitis media. Treatment should be directed at any known underlying medical conditions. Medical therapy should be started for patients having severe symptoms lasting more than six weeks. Good hydration can be effective. This can be supplemented by nasal saline drops as needed.

Question 6

what is a patulous eustachian tube autophony?

Accepted Answer

Hearing yourself: The term describes a condition in which patients can hear their own breath and voice much louder than normal. It occurs when the eustachian tube (which is normally closed) is open more than normal. This is can be very annoying. Luckily it is much less common than eustachian tube dysfunction in which the tube is more closed than normal (congested) and patients feel like they can't hear as well.

Question 7

how can i cure a patulous eustachian tube (autophony)?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: This is a fairly rare problem but if the symptoms truly bother you, surgery is available.  Exploring the middle ear and partially obstructing the opening of the Eustachian tube as it enters the middle ear space with fascia or muscle tissue can be successful.  Consult an ENT surgeon.

Question 8

can you tell me patulous eustachian tube healing time?

Accepted Answer

Ear: Tough question. really depends on the cause be it allergies or a cold. Best to see an ENT and get a hearing test to check it out

Question 9

could patulous eustachian tube be made temporarily worse by a cold/flu?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The cold may cause blockage of the tube where it comes into the nose.

Question 10

eustachian tube dysfunction or patulous eustachian tube, what's the difference?

Accepted Answer

Ear tube issues: The two terms relate to the state of the eustacian tube and the consequences of that state.The patuous description implies the eustacian tube does not open and close in a normal manner.  If you station tube is not open and close it is deemed to have dysfunction. This dysfunction may result in autophony, a sensation of hearing an echo in one's head.

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What is meant by a patulous duodium bulb and overlapping bowls in the pelvis. is there something i need to know about since i saw it on my ugi test?

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I have patulous eustachian tube, any suggestions or do i have to live with this?

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