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Revision as of 01:59, 9 August 2012
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
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| ICD-10 | K29.8 |
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| ICD-9 | 535.6 |
| MeSH | D004382 |
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Duodenitis is inflammation of the duodenum. It may persist acutely or chronically.
Causes
Known causes of duodenitis include:
- Bacterial infection (often by Helicobacter pylori)
- Viral infection
- NSAIDs
Symptoms
Known symptoms of duodenitis include:
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.