Duodenitis
| Duodenitis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Duodenum(marked) | |
| Specialty | Gastroenterology  |
Duodenitis is inflammation of the duodenum. It may persist acutely or chronically.[1]
Symptoms[]
Known symptoms of duodenitis include:
- Abdominal pain
- vomiting
- nausea
- discomfort in stomach
Causes[]
Known 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
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.
References[]
- ^ Healthline. "Gastritis/duodenitis". Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ^ 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.
External links[]
Categories:
- Duodenum disorders