What Causes Pain in the Duodenum

The main cause of this damage is infection with bacteria called Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori. The bacteria can cause the lining of your duodenum to become inflamed and an ulcer can form. Some medications can also cause a duodenal ulcer, particularly anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and aspirin.

Where is pain in the duodenum felt?

What are the symptoms of a duodenal ulcer? Pain in the upper tummy (abdomen) just below the breastbone (sternum) is the common symptom. It usually comes and goes. It may occur most before meals, or when you are hungry.

How is inflamed duodenum treated?

  1. Antibiotics.
  2. Antacids.
  3. Proton pump inhibitors.
  4. Stopping NSAIDs.
  5. Stopping smoking.
  6. Drinking less alcohol.
  7. Eating a gluten-free diet‌
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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