tribbleabout

Hi Marlena,
The jejunum is the middle part of the small intestine. Normally,
there is roughly 15 feet of small intestine which is divided into 3
sections. The first section is called the duodenum, the second section
is the jejunum, and the last section is the ileum. Terminal ileum is
the end of the ileum, where the small intestine ends. This is where
your stricture is located.
A diverticulum is a sac or pouch formed at a weak point in the walls
of the alimentary tract, which is anywhere from one's throat all the
out the other end. Your diverticulum is located somewhere between the
middle to the end of the jejunum section of your small intestine.
Lumen in this context means the space within a tubular or sac-like
part, such as a blood vessel, the intestines, or the stomach.
Basically the report says that there is a diverticulum which you have
had for some time and it is not getting any larger, and it doesn't
appear to be problematic at this time. The stricture in your terminal
ileum is narrwed to about 50% of normal, and there is no sign of
blockage.
Hope this helps.

Feel well.
William

marlena v

Willian,
Thank you so much for your response! It really helped me a lot! I'm
not so good with the medical terminology and really appreciate you
taking the time to read my post and giving me your thoughts!

Take care!!!!
Marlena

marlena v

Hi again! Do you think that this narrowing could possibly lead to
problems down the road? I've had strictureplasty surgery in the past
and worry that this is going to lead to surgery. The report gave me
the impression that I shouldn't worry too much about this one spot.
My doctor did tell me there could also be other places that just
aren't showing up on the test. Do you think this 50% narrowing is
enough to be causing me my stomach pain? Do you know if Remicade
could possibly open this place back up?

I know you are not a doctor, but looking for some general input.

Thanks so much!!!!
Marlena