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{{Duodenitis}}

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==Overview==

==Causes==

Known causes of duodenitis include:

* [[Bacterial]] infection (often by ''[[Helicobacter pylori]]'')
* [[Viral]] infection
* [[NSAIDs]]

==Symptoms==

Known symptoms of duodenitis include:

* [[Abdominal pain]]

==Diagnosis==

Diagnosis is generally made by [[endoscopy]] and reviewing symptoms.

==Treatment==

Treatment is aimed at removing the irritant or infection.  ''Helicobacter pylori'' infection is usually treated with [[antibiotics]].


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[[Category:Digestive diseases]]
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