Duodenitis

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

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Causes of duodenitis include:

• High acid secretion, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
• Some drugs, such as aspirin, ibandronate, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs), Naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium, Pergolide
• Stress
• Irritative diet
• Alcohol abuse
• H. pylori or giardia infection
• Bacterial infection (often by Helicobacter pylori)
• Viral infection
• NSAIDs

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The following diseases have symptoms similar to duodenitis.

• Peptic ulcer
• Stomach cancer
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Dyspepsia
• Gastritis
• Pancreatitis
• Esophagitis

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Certain risk factors include:

• Alcohol
• Caffeine intake
• Medications that may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

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Generally, the prognosis of duodenitis is good. The rehabilitation time of the lining of the duodenum depends on the treatment effectiveness for the underlying causes of duodenitis.

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