Duodenitis

Duodenitis
Duodenum(marked)
Specialty	Gastroenterology

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

Signs and symptoms

Known symptoms of duodenitis include:

• Abdominal pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• discomfort in stomach

Causes

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

• 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.