What Is Duodenitis?

By james

Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky

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Ensuring the good health of our digestive system is very important. It is essential to us because it helps ensure we can get all the nutrition we need from our food, and this will help to keep us healthy and well. Not only is it important for our physical health but also for our mental health.

Our digestive system is prone to developing problems, however. The linings of the various parts of the digestive system can become inflamed and this can lead to a number of conditions. One example of this happening is duodenitis, which is the inflammation of the walls of the duodenum.

1. Duodenum

The duodenum is one of the key components of our digestive system. It is the first part of the small intestine and also the smallest part. Partially digested food from the stomach will pass into the duodenum where the next step of digestion will begin. It is at this point that the absorption of nutrients begins.

It is in the duodenum that bile and other digestive juices are added to the mix. Contraction of the walls of the duodenum will help to move the chyme mixture along the organ before it will eventually move on to the rest of the small intestine.