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Tropical Sprue: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis Treatment Tropical sprue is a rare infectious disease It damages your small intestine so your body can’t absorb nutrients It typically affects people who live in or make long trips to tropical areas, including the Caribbean Symptoms include chronic diarrhea and pale, greasy, smelly poop Healthcare providers treat it with antibiotics and nutritional supplements
Tropical Sprue - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Tropical sprue is a malabsorption syndrome characterized by acute or chronic diarrhea It is seen in the people of the tropical region without any specific cause of malabsorption [1] It is thought to be infectious in etiology with a contribution of environmental factors It affects the small intestine and is characterized by malabsorption and multiple nutritional deficiencies, especially
Tropical Sprue - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prognosis and Complications Tropical Sprue Vs Non Tropical Sprue (Celiac Disease) This condition is similar to the autoimmune disorder Celiac Disease or Non Tropical Sprue, another disorder with the symptoms of small intestine inflammation and flattening of villi The causes and effects of these two conditions are quite similar However, there are a few differences
Tropical Sprue - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD Disease Overview Tropical Sprue is a rare digestive disease in which the small intestine’s ability to absorb nutrients is impaired (malabsorption) Consequently, nutritional deficiencies and abnormalities in the mucous lining of the small intestine may be present
Tropical sprue Information | Mount Sinai - New York Tropical sprue is a condition that occurs in people who live in or visit tropical areas for extended periods of time It impairs nutrients from being absorbed from the intestines Tropical sprue (TS) is a syndrome characterized by acute or chronic diarrhea, weight loss, and malabsorption of nutrients
Tropical Sprue - Gastrointestinal Disorders - Merck Manual Professional . . . Endoscopy with small-bowel biopsy Blood tests to screen for consequences of malabsorption Tropical sprue is suspected in people who live in or have visited areas where the disease is endemic and who have megaloblastic anemia and symptoms of malabsorption (1) The test of choice is upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with small-bowel biopsy
Tropical sprue - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice Tropical sprue (TS) is an acquired malabsorptive condition of probable infectious aetiology Features include altered small bowel mucosa, chronic diarrhoea, and signs and symptoms of multiple vitamin and nutrient deficiencies It is seen in both natives of, and long-term visitors to, specific endemic areas in the tropics
Tropical Sprue: Understanding Symptoms, Causes and Treatment - A . . . Living with tropical sprue can be challenging, but certain lifestyle adjustments and home remedies can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life Following a gluten-free diet and consuming small, frequent meals may help ease digestive discomfort It’s also important to avoid foods that exacerbate symptoms
Identifying Tropical Sprue Symptoms: Key Signs and Diagnosis Discover the key symptoms of tropical sprue, including chronic diarrhea, malnutrition, and weight loss, to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment of this rare malabsorption disorder
Gastrointestinal Diseases - PMC Presentations Gastrointestinal diseases are among the most common problems encountered in the tropics The principal syndromes are diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, intestinal obstruction and gastrointestinal bleeding Diarrhea Diarrheal diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the tropics and subtropics [1]