Enteritis Causes Prevention And More
Causes Enteritis can be caused by a range of conditions or medications that affect the small intestine. In some cases, enteritis might be caused by eating or drinking something contaminated by bacteria or viruses. Radiation treatment for cancer can also lead to inflammation in the digestive system. Some causes of enteritis are: Bacterial infection Celiac disease (an autoimmune disease in which your white blood cells attack your intestinal lining after exposure to gluten) Crohn’s disease (an inflammatory bowel disease) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, including the ibuprofens Aleve and Motrin and the naproxen Aleve) Radiation treatment Viral infection Whipple disease (a rare bacterial infection that leads to a difficulty breaking down fats in the digestive tract)...