chronic duodenitis

Posted By cpl on October 23, 1998 at 02:00:47:







I recently had an EGD performed to rule out celiac
as a potential cause of Zn and Fe malabsorption.
Biopsy results showed slightly shortened villi in
some areas, but the findings were not consistent
with celiac sprue.  Biopsy results did show marked
chronic inflammation within the lamina propria
consistent with chronic duodenitis.  No organisms
were identified.
What causes chronic duodenitis?  Is this inflammation
driven by stress?  Food allergy?  Bacteria?
Also, given the associated malabsorption problem,
what can be done to reduce the inflammation?  Does
chronic duodenitis have long term implications?
Many thanks,
Chris Lund