Enteritis

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Enteritis

ICD-10 | A02-A09, K50-K55
ICD-9 | 005, 008, 009, 555-558
MeSH | D004751

## Overview

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Enteritis is the inflammation of the small intestine (inflammation of the large intestine is termed colitis, while enterocolitis refers to an inflammation of both the large and small intestine.).

## Historical Perspective

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## Classification

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## Pathophysiology

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## Causes

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## Differentiating Enteritis from Other Diseases

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Cardiovascular | No underlying causes

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Chemical / poisoning | No underlying causes
Dermatologic | No underlying causes
Drug Side Effect | Floxuridine, Oxcarbazepine, Pramipexole
Ear Nose Throat | No underlying causes
Endocrine | No underlying causes
Environmental | No underlying causes
Gastroenterologic | No underlying causes
Genetic | No underlying causes
Hematologic | No underlying causes
Iatrogenic | No underlying causes
Infectious Disease | No underlying causes
Musculoskeletal / Ortho | No underlying causes
Neurologic | No underlying causes
Nutritional / Metabolic | No underlying causes
Oncologic | No underlying causes
Opthalmologic | No underlying causes
Overdose / Toxicity | No underlying causes
Psychiatric | No underlying causes
Pulmonary | No underlying causes
Renal / Electrolyte | No underlying causes
Rheum / Immune / Allergy | No underlying causes
Trauma | No underlying causes
Miscellaneous | No underlying causes

## Epidemiology and Demographics

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## Risk Factors

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## Screening

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## Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

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### Natural History

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### Complications

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### Prognosis

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## Diagnosis

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### Diagnostic Criteria

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### History and Symptoms

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Symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, abdominal distension and hematochezia.

If there is vomiting, gastroenteritis is the more correct diagnosis.

Generally a good history is the most important tool in distinguishing serious cases of enteritis from self-limiting ones. The presence of blood in the faeces, dehydration, cutaneous eruptions, presumed link with food exposure, as well as recent travel to endemic areas can prompt further investigation.

Acute enteritis is usually due to bacteria or viruses. When food is involved, foodborne illness is to be suspected. If other family members or members of the household are affected, this may signify infectious causes.

Chronic enteritis can be due to Crohn's disease, giardiasis, tuberculosis, coeliac disease, or rarely due to Whipple's disease.

### Physical Examination

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### Laboratory Findings

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### Imaging Findings

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### Other Diagnostic Studies

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## Treatment

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### Medical Therapy

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Viral diarrhea is usually self-limiting and is treated with rehydration. When bacterial causes are suspected (recent travel, food poisoning), antibiotics can be considered.

Chronic enteritides are treated according to the diagnosis (please refer to individual articles).

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### Prevention

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## See also

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* Enteropathy

### References

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