Duodenitis
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When there is burning or pain in the upper abdomen that does not ease, it may be duodenitis, inflammation of the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine just after the stomach. It is one of the disorders of the upper digestive tract.
Common symptoms: discomfort or burning in the pit of the stomach, a feeling of fullness, nausea, and, at times, loss of appetite.
Common causes: infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, irritation of the lining, or factors that inflame the digestive lining.
Which specialist treats it? Its workup falls to the gastroenterologist, with support from the general practitioner; in childhood, the pediatric gastroenterologist or the pediatrician is involved. If digestive discomfort is persistent, the advisable thing is to have it evaluated by a professional.
Data on 131 doctors who treat duodenitis
Which specialist treats duodenitis?
Duodenitis should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, who performs the necessary tests to confirm the inflammation and its cause. A general practitioner can give you an initial assessment, and a general surgeon gets involved if the case requires surgical care. You can book with these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in duodenitis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Frequently asked questions
What is duodenitis?
When there is burning or pain in the upper abdomen that does not ease, it may be duodenitis, inflammation of the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine just after the stomach. It is one of the disorders of the upper digestive tract.
Which doctor treats duodenitis?
Duodenitis should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, who performs the necessary tests to confirm the inflammation and its cause. A general practitioner can give you an initial assessment, and a general surgeon gets involved if the case requires surgical care. You can book with these specialists.