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| Duodenitis Classification and external resources |
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| ICD-10 | K29.8 |
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| ICD-9 | 535.6 |
| MeSH | D004382 |
Duodenitis is inflammation of the duodenum. It may persist acutely or chronically.
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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.
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