- Source: Duodenitis
Duodenitis is inflammation of the duodenum. It may persist acutely or chronically.
Signs and symptoms
Known symptoms of duodenitis include:
Abdominal pain
nausea
vomiting
discomfort in stomach
Causes
Known causes of duodenitis include:
Helicobacter pylori infection
Coeliac disease
Bacterial infection
Viral infection
NSAIDs
Autoimmune diseases (i.e. Crohn's disease)
Duodenal lymphocytosis
Idiopathic
Types
Acute duodenitis
Chronic duodenitis
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is generally made by endoscopy with biopsy to evaluate histology. Review of symptoms and associated conditions is important.
Treatment
Treatment is aimed at removing the irritant or infection. Helicobacter pylori infection is usually treated with antibiotics.
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