Sphincter of Oddi
What is Sphincter of ODDI Dysfunction?:
The Sphincter of Oddi is a muscular valve that controls the flow of digestive juices (bile and pancreatic juice) through the ampulla of Vater into the second part of the duodenum (First part of the small intestine). The Sphincter basically spasms causing the symptoms listed below.
SOD is usually only considered in patients who have undergone cholecystectomy (Removal of the Gallbladder).
Disclaimer: We are not professionals, this is simply our advice and experiences.
Sphincter of Oddi:
If you have stumbled on to our page by searching the keywords "Sphincter of Oddi" you are are the right place. My wife was diagnosed SOD TYPE III back in 2008.
Do you have a pain that is under your rib-cage/sternum that radiates around to your back? Feel like you have tremendous pressure in your esophagus?
Feel like you are always nauseous and are in severe pain 99% of the time yet nobody can relate or maybe even doesn't believe you?
You're viewing this page because Physicians have not been able to do anything for you so you are trying to find the answer to your problems on your own, am I right? We have been down that exact same path along with thousands of others.
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Informational:
Direct information about the Sphincter Of Oddi Dysfunction.
Information about pancreatitis.
Information about various other information related to the Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction.
Our journey to determining this painful health problem (My wife had).
Various types of the Sphincter of Oddi, yes there's more than one!
Common symptoms of SOD.
Frequently Asked Questions.