Suggest Treatment For Minor Pain In The Duodenum

Posted on Sun, 11 Dec 2016

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Mon, 12 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : What might cause constant minor pain in the duodenal area?

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
ulcer or inflammation

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
There are many things that can cause distress in the area of the duodenum. There are duodenal ulcers. If you had this you would probably get a worsening pain in the area about 2 hours after a meal (but not always). The most common causes of ulcers are anti-inflammatory medications like motrin and an infection called Helicobacter pylori.
There is also an inflammatory bowel disease called Crohn's disease that can cause pain in the area of the duodenum.
In addition, the liver, gallblader and pancreas are very near to the duodenum and problems there could cause pain. In fact, the gallbladder and pancreas drain bile and enzymes into the duodenum and a stone in one of the ducts can cause pain.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Dr. Robinson

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