What is Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction?
The sphincter of Oddi is a circular muscle that controls the flow of bile and pancreatic juices into the intestinal tract. When it does not function as it should it prevents the bile and pancreatic juice from flowing through causing a backup of digestive juices.
What do patients take to treat Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
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| 1 | |||
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Ultrasound (Sonogram)
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These charts show data from Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction at PatientsLikeMe?
- 21 patients have this condition
- 4 New patients joined this month
- 2 say Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 4 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 2 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 4 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 2 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 11 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 2 |
These charts show data from Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction patients who have completed their condition history