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
editKnown symptoms of duodenitis include:
- Abdominal pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- discomfort in stomach
Causes
editKnown causes of duodenitis include:[2]
- Helicobacter pylori infection
- Coeliac disease
- Bacterial infection
- Viral infection
- NSAIDs
- Autoimmune diseases (i.e. Crohn's disease)
- Duodenal lymphocytosis
- Idiopathic
Types
edit- Acute duodenitis
- Chronic duodenitis
Diagnosis
editDiagnosis is generally made by endoscopy with biopsy to evaluate histology. Review of symptoms and associated conditions is important.
Treatment
editTreatment is aimed at removing the irritant or infection. Helicobacter pylori infection is usually treated with antibiotics.
References
edit- ^ "Gastritis and gastropathy". National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, US National Institutes of Health. 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ Serra S, Jani PA (2006). "An approach to duodenal biopsies". J. Clin. Pathol. 59 (11): 1133–50. doi:10.1136/jcp.2005.031260. PMC 1860495. PMID 16679353.