What Is the Duodenum?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Diseases of the Duodenum
Due to its location and all the materials it is exposed to, the duodenum is associated with various diseases and conditions. A duodenal ulcer is one of the most common conditions that affects the duodenum.
Ulcers usually occur due to infections caused by H. pylori bacteria. H. pylori attack the protective layer of mucosa in several ways. The resultant damaged part of the duodenal wall becomes a painful ulcer.
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