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Duodenitis causes
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Causes
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
References
References
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