Duodenitis
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| Duodenitis | |
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| Classification and external resources | |
| ICD-10 | K29.8 |
| ICD-9 | 535.6 |
| MeSH | D004382 |
Duodenitis is inflammation of the duodenum. It may persist acutely or chronically.
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[edit] Causes
Known causes of duodenitis include:
- Bacterial infection (often by Helicobacter pylori)
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Viral infection
- NSAIDs
[edit] Symptoms
Known symptoms of duodenitis include:
- Abdominal pain
- vomiting uncontrollably
[edit] Diagnosis
Diagnosis is generally made by endoscopy and reviewing symptoms.
[edit] Treatment
Treatment is aimed at removing the irritant or infection. Helicobacter pylori infection is usually treated with antibiotics.
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