Erosion of the duodenum is a pathology in which the mucous membrane of this organ undergoes a superficial destruction that does not affect the deeper, muscle layers and does not cause perforation. Erosions can be single and multiple, acute and chronic.
Causes of duodenal erosion
The main reasons for their formation include the following factors:
- the use of unhealthy food, improper diet;
- alcohol abuse;
- treatment with certain drugs (antibiotics, cardiac drugs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, etc.);
- frequent stress;
- diseases of the stomach, liver, kidneys.
Symptoms of duodenal erosion
In some cases, the disease is asymptomatic. If erosions are numerous, they are large, they necessarily make themselves felt. Characteristic features are:
- unstable pain in the epigastric region, described as aching, pulling or sharp, cramping, arising after a while after a meal, at night;
- sour belch;
- heartburn ;
- black chair;
- vomiting "coffee grounds"
- weakness;
- increased sweating.
Treatment of duodenal erosion
Such lesions are well suited to healing, while not leaving behind cicatricial changes. In addition, not all cases require the appointment of medications - sometimes for treatment simply need to monitor their diet. The diet accelerates the healing process, increases the effectiveness of drug therapy, reduces the risk of complications.
With erosions of the duodenum, medicines of such groups can be prescribed:
- drugs that reduce the acidity of gastric juice;
- enveloping agents;
- haemostatic agents;
- drugs that accelerate the regeneration process.
Good results show the treatment of duodenal erosion by folk remedies. For example, you can use herbal medicinal herbs:
- chamomile;
- mint;
- St. John's wort;
- knotweed ;
- celandine, etc.
On an empty stomach it is recommended to eat a banana, which has good enveloping properties.