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What is a doudenal diverticulum? can it cause abdominal pain?
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Outward pouching: From the wall of duodenum. It can lead to pain if it has food stuck in it causing infection bleeding or perforation. Seek help from a gastroenterologist.
Answered 12/23/2015
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Outpouching: From the duodenum. Usually asymptomatic and found during endoscopy or radiologic studies. It can lead to blockage of the biliary pancreatic tree, become inflamed and rarely rupture or bleed. If symptomatic, may require surgery..
Answered 12/23/2015
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