On gluten-free diet… diagnosed with Duodenitis

[Condy]

I was diagnosed with Celiac 15 years ago. Following a gluten-free diet. I’ve been having stomach aches, red cheeks, lost weight without trying, 

Gastroenterologist did upper GI scope. Biopsies we’re all negative including one to be sure I wasn’t getting any gluten without knowing it. Results show Duodenitis.???  Inflammation and lesions on duodenum. 
Any one have experienced with that? 
Thank you-  

[cristiana]

Hi Condy

Welcome to the Forum.

I wanted to check what was meant by duodenitis and when I google it the search engine stubbornly keeps taking me to the NHS forum on gastritis.   I hope someone will be able to help who has issues with duodenitis, but I seem to struggle periodically with gastritis, which the NHS website gives the following as causes:

• infection with a bacteria called helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
• taking anti-inflammatory painkillers (such as ibuprofen) and aspirin
• drinking too much alcohol
• being very stressed and unwell, such as after surgery

I wonder if duodenitis might have similar causes?  Does your doctor know what might be responsible in your case? 

Cristiana

 

[Scott Adams]

We've had quite a few past posts on duodenitis, and you can find them here:

https://www.celiac.com/search/?q=Duodenitis&quick=1

You may want to consider a celiac disease blood panel as well to see if you're getting any gluten in your diet, but this article may also be helpful:

 

[Wheatwacked]

Are you on prescribed meds? Proton pump inhibitors raise your stomach pH so it is not effective at keeping bacteria from proliferating in your duodenum.  Make sure you are getting enough vitamin D, B vitamins and choline, I use Inulin to increase fiber. And stay away from ANY processed (boxed or bagged qualifies) while you heal. Work on eating lots of omega 3 foods. The standard American diet can be as high as 29 to 1 omega 6 to 3 and healthy is around 2:1. No wonder we all hurt.