Duodenitis

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

Signs and symptoms
Known symptoms of duodenitis include:


 * Abdominal pain
 * nausea
 * vomiting
 * discomfort in stomach

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.