Duodenitis
| Duodenitis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Duodenum(marked) | |
| Specialty | Gastroenterology |
Duodenitisisinflammationof theduodenum.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 pyloriinfection
- Coeliac disease
- Bacterialinfection
- Viralinfection
- NSAIDs
- Autoimmune diseases(i.e. Crohn's disease)
- Duodenal lymphocytosis
- Idiopathic
Types[edit]
- Acute duodenitis
- Chronic duodenitis
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis is generally made byendoscopywith biopsy to evaluatehistology.Review of symptoms and associated conditions is important.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment is aimed at removing the irritant or infection.Helicobacter pyloriinfection is usually treated withantibiotics.
References[edit]
- ^"Gastritis and gastropathy".National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, US National Institutes of Health. 2023.Retrieved1 June2023.
- ^Serra S, Jani PA (2006)."An approach to duodenal biopsies".J. Clin. Pathol.59(11): 1133–50.doi:10.1136/jcp.2005.031260.PMC1860495.PMID16679353.