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Tropical sprue is a condition affecting the absorption of nutrients( malabsorption) that is common in the tropics and subtropics.The cause of this disease is unknown, but it may be caused by an infection. The condition ... |
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Symptoms
Abdominal crampsDiarrhea, worse on high-fat dietExcessive gas (flatus)IndigestionIrritabilityMuscle crampsNumbnessPal...
Causes
The cause of this disease is unknown, but it may be caused by an infection. The condition affects residents of or vi...
Treatments
Treatment begins with plenty of fluids and electrolytes. Replacement of folate, iron, vitamin B12, and other nutrien...
Prevention
Other than avoiding living in or traveling to tropical climates, there is no known prevention for tropical sprue.
Doctor Specialties
Tropical sprue symptoms get worse or do not improve with treatment You develop new symptoms You have diarrhea or othe...
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