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duodenitis
Inflammation of the duodenum
Etiology:
- NSAIDs
- H pylori
- Strongyloides stercoralis
- Crohn's disease
- sprue: celiac disease
- chemotherapy
- radiation therapy
- alcohol, tobacco & other ingested poisons
- bile acid reflux
- duodenal trauma or surgery
Clinical manifestations:
- flatulence
- indigestion.
- iron deficiency anemia
- nausea/vomiting
- upper abdomenal pain :
Management:
- depends upon etiology
- antacids
- treatment of H pylori &/or Strongyloides stercoralis
- treatment of sprue
- treatment of Crohn's disease
Related
duodenum
General
intestinal disease
inflammation
References
- Loyola Medicine
Duodentitis
https://www.loyolamedicine.org/find-a-condition-or-service/digestive-health-program/digestive-health-conditions/duodenitis
- Johnson J, Sullivan D
What are gastritis and duodenitis?
Medical News Today. 2023. July 24
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322889