Duodenitis
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Signs and symptoms
Known symptoms of duodenitis include:
- Abdominal pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- discomfort in stomach
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Causes
Known causes of duodenitis include:
- Helicobacter pylori infection
- Coeliac disease
- Bacterial infection
- Viral infection
- NSAIDs
- Autoimmune diseases (i.e. Crohn's disease)
- Duodenal lymphocytosis
- Idiopathic
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.
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