Duodenitis medical therapy

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Medical Therapy

Treatment for duodenitis usually involves medications and possibly surgery.

Pharmacotherapy

• Antacid drugs, such as H2 receptor blockers (ranitidine or cimetidine) or proton pump inhibitors (PPI), may be beneficial to protect the lining of the duodenum.
• Treatment H. pylori or giardia infections: These infections can be treated by using appropriate antibiotic therapy.