Between the stomach and the small intestine there is an intermediate department, which is often exposed to bacterial infection. As a result, duodenitis or inflammation of the duodenum develops. This disease is rarely found as an independent pathology, as a rule, it occurs against the background of cholecystitis, pancreatitis, gastritis, colitis and other disorders of the digestive system.
Causes and symptoms of inflammation of the duodenum
In addition to the aforementioned diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, the pathology considered contributes to the defeat:
- giardiasis;
- infection Helikobakter Pilori;
- acute hepatitis;
- ulcerous erosion;
- Whipple's syndrome;
- ischemic bowel disease;
- chronic diarrhea;
- ulcerogenic pancreatic adenoma;
- Crohn's disease ;
- alcoholism and smoking;
- abuse of hormonal drugs;
- strong stress.
The symptomatology of duodenitis is different, in some patients it is clearly expressed, whereas in others the inflammatory processes proceed sluggishly.
Symptoms of the disease:
- anemia;
- aching pain (at night or on an empty stomach) in the solar plexus zone;
- dyspeptic disorders;
- loss of appetite;
- vomiting with blood;
- pain in the upper central part of the abdomen;
- weakness and dizziness;
- feeling of overcrowding after eating;
- tarry stools.
Traditional treatment of inflammation of the duodenum
Depending on the diseases that provoked duodenitis, a corresponding diet is prescribed, which must be strictly adhered to.
Also, the treatment regimen for the inflammatory process includes:
- antispasmodics;
- enveloping agents;
- antacids ;
- antimicrobial agents (for bacterial damage);
- drugs that stimulate motor skills;
- cholinolytics;
- dopamine-blockers;
- antihelminthic medicines (with helminths);
- sedative;
- healing agents;
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- enterosorbents.
Exact appointments are made by the gastroenterologist after establishing the causes and pathogens of duodenitis.
Treatment of inflammation of the duodenal ulcer with folk remedies
Alternative therapy does not help get rid of the disease itself, but it can effectively reduce the severity of its manifestations.
Phytotherapists advise to drink freshly squeezed juices when unpleasant symptoms of duodenitis are present:
- potato;
- from celery;
- cabbage.
It is also useful to take:
- natural sea-buckthorn oil;
- berry jelly;
- chamomile tea;
- potato broth;
- warm water with honey.