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Whipple's Disease Learning Center

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Whipple''s disease is a rare condition that prevents the intestine from properly absorbing nutrients. This is called malabsorption.Whipple''s disease is caused by infection from bacteria called Tropheryma whippelii.

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Symptoms
Symptoms usually start slowly, and may include:Abdominal painDiarrheaFeverGray to brown skin colorJoint painMemory lo...
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Causes
Whipple's disease is caused by infection from bacteria called Tropheryma whippelii. The disorder mainly affects middl...
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Tests
Possible signs:Enlarged lymph glandsFatty stoolsGastrointestinal bleedingSwelling in body tissues (edema)Tests may in...
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Treatments
You will need to take long-term antibiotics to cure any infections of the brain and central nervous system. A medici...
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Available Treatments
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Risk Factors
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Complications
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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 Whippl...
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