| Duodenitis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Duodenum(marked) | |
| Specialty | Gastroenterology  |
Duodenitis is inflammation of the duodenum. It may persist acutely or chronically.[1]
Signs and symptoms[edit]
Known symptoms of duodenitis include:
- Abdominal pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- discomfort in stomach
Causes[edit]
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
Types[edit]
- Acute duodenitis
- Chronic duodenitis
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis is generally made by endoscopy with biopsy to evaluate histology. Review of symptoms and associated conditions is important.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment 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.