Also Known As:
Short gut syndrome
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Definition:
Problems related to absorbing nutrients after removal of part of the small intestine. Symptoms include diarrhea, weakness, and weight loss.
Related Terms
• Diarrhea
• Small Intestine
Digestive Basics - Short Bowel Syndrome
Short bowel syndrome is a group of problems affecting people who have had half or more of their small intestine removed.
Short Bowel Syndrome: Controlling Diarrhea
Ideas for help with the diarrhea caused by SBS.
Short Bowel Syndrome (short BAH-wul sin-drohm)
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