Duodenitis

Duodenitis

Duodenitis

Medical condition

Duodenitis is inflammation of the duodenum. It may persist acutely or chronically.[1]

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Signs and symptoms

Known symptoms of duodenitis include:

Causes

Known causes of duodenitis include:[2]

Types

  • Acute duodenitis
  • Chronic duodenitis

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

  1. [1]
    "Gastritis and gastropathy". National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, US National Institutes of Health. 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  2. [2]
    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.
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