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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==
Causes
Known causes of duodenitis include: •
Helicobacter pylori
infection •
Coeliac disease
•
Bacterial
infection •
Viral
infection •
NSAIDs
•
Autoimmune diseases
•
Immune-mediated diseases
•
Duodenal lymphocytosis
•
Idiopathic
== Types ==
Types
• Acute duodenitis • Chronic duodenitis ==Diagnosis==
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is generally made by
endoscopy
with biopsy to evaluate
histology
. Review of symptoms and associated conditions is important. ==Treatment==
Treatment
Treatment is aimed at removing the irritant or infection.
Helicobacter pylori
infection is usually treated with
antibiotics
. ==References==
Source: Wikipedia ↗
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