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.

How do members experience sphincter of Oddi dysfunction?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with sphincter of Oddi dysfunction*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for sphincter of Oddi dysfunction*

Who has sphincter of Oddi dysfunction on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 3
30s 18
40s 37
50s 57
60s 45
70+ 13

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 18
Female 155