Short Bowel Syndrome: Symptoms & Signs (Short Bowel Malabsorption Syndrome)

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Short Bowel Syndrome

Alternate Names : Short Bowel Malabsorption Syndrome

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What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

The main symptoms of this condition are abdominal pain, or distress, and diarrhea. Malabsorption, or poor absoption, of important nutrients may lead to weight loss, low blood counts including anemia, and vitamin deficiencies.

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Author: Minot Cleveland, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 05/07/01

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