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Short bowel syndrome

Short bowel is a rare malabsorption disorder caused by a lack of functional small . The primary symptom is , which can result in , , and weight loss. Other symptoms may include , , feeling tired, lactose intolerance, and foul-smelling stool. can include and kidney stones.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·, , , weight loss

Causes — why it happens

·Surgical removal of a large portion of the small

Treatment

·Specific diet, medications,

Complications

·, kidney stones

Outlook

·Depends on amount of small bowel remaining

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