Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Tropical sprue

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Abdominal cramps;
Chronic diarrhea, which may get worse on a high-fat diet;
Excessive gas;
Indigestion;
Irritability;
Muscle cramps;
Numbness;
Paleness;
Weight loss.

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

CBC (anemia);
Endoscopy with biopsy

RiskFactors

Live in affected areas (tropical)

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

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WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/malabsorption-syndromes/tropical-sprue