Duodenitis

Duodenitis
Classification and external resources
Specialty gastroenterology
ICD-10 K29.8
ICD-9-CM 535.6
MeSH D004382

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

Causes

Known causes of duodenitis include:[2]

Symptoms

Known symptoms of duodenitis include:

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. Healthline. "Gastritis/duodenitis". Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  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 1860495Freely accessible. PMID 16679353.
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