परिभाषा
Short bowel syndrome is a complication that can occur in people who have part or all of their small intestine removed.
का कारण बनता है
Short bowel syndrome occurs when so much of the small intestine is removed (usually half or more) that there is inadequate surface area in the small intestine for the absorption of vitamins and minerals from food.
जोखिम कारक
जोखिम कारक वह है जो किसी बीमारी या स्थिति के होने की संभावना को बढ़ा देता है।
The following factors are thought to increase the risk of short bowel syndrome:
- Crohn’s disease (the most common reason for the removal of the small intestine)
- Vascular problems
- समय से पहले जन्म
लक्षण
Symptoms of short bowel syndrome may include:
- दस्त
- ऐंठन
- सूजन
- पेट में जलन
- कुपोषण
- निर्जलीकरण
- कमजोरी
- थकान
- अवसाद
- वजन घटना
- Bacterial infections
- Food sensitivities
निदान
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. He or she will also likely perform blood tests to check for nutritional and absorption problems.
उपचार
आपके लिए सर्वोत्तम उपचार योजना के बारे में अपने डॉक्टर से बात करें। उपचार के विकल्पों में शामिल हैं:
पोषण
If you are malnourished, your doctor may give you food, fluid, and electrolytes through an IV. You will be advised to gradually increase your caloric intake and avoid certain foods. Initially, your diet will be high-protein, low-fat, and lactose-free.
दवाएं
In addition to changing your diet, you may need to receive vitamin and mineral supplementation. Antidiarrheal medications and medications that slow the contraction and relaxation of the intestinal muscles can also slow your digestion so you can absorb more nutrients. Depending on your symptoms, your doctor may prescribe an H2 antagonist, proton pump inhibitor, cholestyramine , and/or octreotide .
सर्जरी
Transplantation का छोटा कटोरा is an option for patients who cannot maintain their nutritional status with the above treatments.
रोकथाम
There is no known way to prevent short bowel syndrome.