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Enteritis is inflammation of the small intestine.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Enteritis is usually caused by eating or drinking substances that are contaminated with bacteria or viruses. The germs settle in the small intestine and cause inflammation and swelling, which may lead to
Enteritis may also be caused by:
- An autoimmune condition such as
Crohn's disease - Certain drugs, including ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, and cocaine
- Damage from radiation therapy
The inflammation can also involve the stomach (
Risk factors include recent family illness with intestinal symptoms, recent travel, or exposure to untreated or contaminated water.
Types of enteritis include:
Bacterial gastroenteritis Campylobacter enteritis - E. coli enteritis
Food poisoning Radiation enteritis Salmonella enteritis Shigella enteritis - Staph aureus food poisoning
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Review Date: 04/12/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine; George F Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology,
Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, California. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
