- Short bowel syndrome is a group of problems related to poor absorption of nutrients. - People with short bowel syndrome cannot absorb enough water, vitamins, minerals, protein, fat, calories, and other nutrients from food. - The main symptom of short bowel syndrome is diarrhealoose, watery stools. Diarrhea can lead to dehydration, malnutrition, and weight loss. - A health care provider will recommend treatment for short bowel syndrome based on a patients nutritional needs. Treatment may include - nutritional support - medications - surgery - intestinal transplant
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