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Whipple's Disease
Whipple's disease is a rare condition that causes malabsorption (inadequate absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract) due to infection of the intestine.
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Symptoms
Abdominal pain; Fatty stools; Fever; Diarrhea; Weight loss; Gastrointestinal bleeding; Enlarged lymph glands; Joint pai...
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Causes
Whipple's disease is most likely caused by infection with Tropheryma whippelii. The disorder primarily affects middle-a...
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Tests
Primary tests: Small bowel biopsy showing infection-fighting cells containing bacteria (other body parts can also be bi...
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Treatments
A person with Whipple's disease needs long-term antibiotic therapy to treat infections of the brain and central nervous...
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Drugs
ampicillin
ceftriaxone
doxycycline
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Risk Factors
Middle Age
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Complications
Nutritional deficiencies; Weight loss; Reappearance of symptoms, suggesting drug resistance.
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Prevention
No known prevention
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Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have persistent abdominal pain and diarrhea. If you are being treated for Whipple...
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