Specialty gastroenterology ICD-9-CM 535.6 | ICD-10 K29.8 MeSH D004382 | |
Duodenitis is inflammation of the duodenum. It may persist acutely or chronically.
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Causes
Known causes of duodenitis include:
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
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