Common signs and symptoms of short bowel syndrome may include: 
Diarrhea
Greasy, foul-smelling stools
Fatigue
Weight loss
Malnutrition
Swelling (edema) in the lower extremities
 Causes Causes of short bowel syndrome include having parts of your small intestine removed during surgery, or being born with some of the small intestine missing or damaged. Conditions that may require surgical removal of portions of the small intestine include Crohn's disease, cancer, injuries and blood clots.  

  




 


 
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