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Duodenitis
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Duodenitis is inflammation of the duodenum. It may persist acutely or chronically.
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Duodenitis overview from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Natural History
Complications
Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Prevention
References
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Historical Perspective
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Classification
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Classification
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Pathophysiology
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Pathophysiology
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Causes
Overview
Causes
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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Differentiating Duodenitis from other Diseases
Overview
Differentiating Duodenitis from other Diseases
The following diseases have symptoms similar to duodenitis.
- Peptic ulcer
- Stomach cancer
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Dyspepsia
- Gastritis
- Pancreatitis
- Esophagitis
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Epidemiology and Demographics
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Epidemiology and Demographics
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Risk Factors
Overview
Risk Factors
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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Screening
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Screening
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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
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Overview
Natural History
Complications
Prognosis
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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Diagnosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
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