Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the duodenum is of various kinds. Catarrhal duodenitis is one of them. This disease is also called superficial duodenitis. The thing is that with this disease the inflammatory process proceeds exclusively on the mucous membrane, without causing structural changes, hyperemia and edema.
Symptoms of catarrhal duodenitis
The manifestations of catarrhal duodenitis, in principle, differ from the symptoms of various other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
The main signs of catarrhal proximal duodenitis are as follows:
- nausea;
- severe pain in the abdomen (sometimes spot);
- vomiting;
- frequent swelling;
- sharp weight loss;
- general weakness and malaise;
- disorders of stool (usually manifested by diarrhea);
- lack of appetite;
- elevated temperature.
How to treat catarrhal duodenitis?
The choice of the most suitable method for controlling catarrhal duodenitis depends on the stage of the disease and the general condition of the patient. Sometimes you can get rid of the disease solely with the help of a diet, but there are cases when you can not cure duodenitis without special medications.
Diet in catarrhal duodenitis involves the rejection of fried, too sharp and salted food. At the time of the diet will have to exclude spices, chocolate, coffee, strong tea, alcohol. It is highly recommended to quit smoking .
Medical treatment of catarrhal duodenitis for all patients is selected individually. In almost all cases, patients are assigned enzymes that improve digestion, and sorbents that bind toxins. With severe pain, it is allowed to take antispasmodics.
The most popular means are:
- Mezim;
- But-Shpa;
- Enterosgel;
- Pancreatin;
- Phosphalugel ;
- Drotaverine.