Tropical Sprue
Definition
Incidence
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
questions for doctor
Home Care
diarrhea in adults
diarrhea in children
diet
taking control
warning signs
Complications
Underlying Cause
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Tropical Sprue Complications
Complications of tropical
sprue
include:
Anemia
Malnutrition
Vitamin deficiency
Dehydration
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Tropical Sprue Underlying Cause
Related Conditions
Celiac sprue
Irritable bowel syndrome
Lactose intolerance
Malabsorption
Stomach Flu Checkup
Dehydration Checkup
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Weight loss
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Last Updated: Jul 10, 2009
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Tropical Sprue References:
Farrell JJ. Overview and diagnosis of malabsorption syndrome. Semin Gastrointest Dis. 2002 Oct;13(4):182-90.
Ginsburg PM, Janefalkar P, Rubin DT, Ehrenpreis ED. Malabsorption testing: a review. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2000 Oct;2(5):370-7.
Salerno G, De Franco A, La Rosa S, Calistro V. Malabsorption syndromes. Rays. 2002 Jan-Mar;27(1):19-34.
