Megaduodenum

Overview

Megaduodenum: A rare condition where the duodenum is dilated and the muscles don't function normally which affects the movement of digestive waste material through the intestines. The symptoms of the condition are similar to that caused by an intestinal obstruction.

Symptoms

* Dilated duodenum * Asymptomatic * Recurrent gastrointestinal symptoms * Urinary retention

Causes

Conditions listing Megaduodenum as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Megaduodenum. Our database lists the following as having Megaduodenum as a symptom of that condition: * Mungan syndrome

Treatment

* Digestive Health Specialists (Gastroenterology): o Gastroenterology o Pediatric Gastroenterology (Child Digestive Health)