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What is duodenitis?
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Duodenitis....: Duodenitis is inflammation of the duodenum. It may persist acutely or chronically. It can be caused by: *bacterial infection (often by helicobacter pylori) *gastroesophageal reflux disease *viral infection *nsaids treatment is aimed at removing the irritant or infection. Helicobacter pylori infection is usually treated with antibiotics.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Inflamation: Duodenitis is inflammation of the duodenum (the first part of the small interstin).. It may persist acutely or chronically.
Answered 10/5/2015
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