What Is Duodenitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Who’s at Risk
Those most likely to develop duodenitis are those that have a H. pylori infection. As mentioned, however, the bacterium is very common but few people with the infection will develop problems. There are also other factors that can increase the likelihood that somebody will develop duodenitis.
Other factors include people that have inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease. People that drink a lot of alcohol are also at a higher risk, as are people who smoke. Severe illnesses and prolonged stress are also contributory factors. People that take certain medications are also at a higher risk, as are people that have undergone certain cancer treatments.
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