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Duodenitis

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Duodenitis
Duodenum(marked)
SpecialtyGastroenterology Edit this on Wikidata

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

Signs and symptoms

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Known symptoms of duodenitis include:

Causes

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Known causes of duodenitis include:[2]

Types

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  • Acute duodenitis
  • Chronic duodenitis

Diagnosis

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Diagnosis is generally made by endoscopy with biopsy to evaluate histology. Review of symptoms and associated conditions is important.

Treatment

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Treatment is aimed at removing the irritant or infection. Helicobacter pylori infection is usually treated with antibiotics.

References

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