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Short Bowel Syndrome
Description
Short Bowel Syndrome is an intestinal abnormality in which the body cannot absorb nutrients efficiently due to the short length of the small intestine
Most of the nutrient absorption takes place in the intestine; therefore, its functional abnormality can lead to reduced absorption. Short Bowel Syndrome can occur if a part of the intestine is surgically removed or potions of the intestine are defective.
Causes
Short Bowel Syndrome can occur due to surgical removal of part of the intestine in diseases such as Crohn’s disease, injuries, cancer, and blood clots, or when part of it is either missing or defective by birth.
Risk factors
The following are the risk factors:
- Recurrent intestinal surgery
- Crohn’s disease (inflammatory bowel disease)
- Gastrointestinal cancers
- Intestinal infections
- Intestinal injuries
- Family history
Symptoms
The following are the symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Greasy, foul-smelling mouth
- Malnutrition
- Swelling in the limbs
- Defective general functioning of the body due to reduced absorption, e.g. vision problems
Diagnosis
The diagnosis is made when a doctor examines the patient physically, checks relevant symptoms, and performs certain lab tests, such as X-rays, Computerized Tomography scan (CT scan), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Stool tests, and blood tests.
Management
Following is the management:
- Regular use of prescribed medicines
- Nutritional therapy
- Surgery (severe cases)
- Lifestyle changes
- Cessation of smoking
- Avoidance of foods exacerbating symptoms
Please consult your doctor for further information.
When to consult a doctor?
Early diagnosis can lead to effective and successful treatment. If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above, such as severe gastrointestinal pain and various function impairments, please see a doctor.
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