Duodenitis
Medical condition
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Duodenitis is inflammation of the duodenum. It may persist acutely or chronically.[1]
| Duodenitis | |
|---|---|
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| Duodenum(marked) | |
| Specialty | Gastroenterology  |
Signs and symptoms
Known symptoms of duodenitis include:
- Abdominal pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- discomfort in stomach
Causes
Known causes of duodenitis include:[2]
- Helicobacter pylori infection
- Coeliac disease
- Bacterial infection
- Viral infection
- NSAIDs
- Autoimmune diseases
- Immune-mediated diseases
- Duodenal lymphocytosis
- Idiopathic
Types
- Acute duodenitis
- Chronic duodenitis
Diagnosis
Treatment
Treatment is aimed at removing the irritant or infection. Helicobacter pylori infection is usually treated with antibiotics.
