FAQ • Short Bowel Syndrome

FAQ - Short Bowel Syndrome
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Why do people lose weight when they have short bowel syndrome?

We had discussed short bowel syndrome in class the other day, and touched on the topic of how it causes people to lose weight. What are a few reasons why? Atleast two different reasons would be very much appreciated. :)

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Most people don't realize how much waste can be trapped inside our bodies. Experts estimate that most people have 10-15 of waste trapped to the inside of their colon walls. Imagine how unhealthy this is with all these toxins sitting inside us. Oprah had a guest on her show that talked about how we need to make sure that we clean our bodies of this rubbish. (+ info)

In Short Bowel Syndrome, why is it necessary to use a Central line?

why do we use a central IV line for TPN?
i know oral route cannot be used, but for clarification, my question is more about central vs. peripheral route.
i know oral route cannot be used, but for clarification, my question is more about central vs. peripheral route.

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TPN is a very concentrated nutritional formula and cannot be given through peripheral veins as it is irritating to the vein. By giving it through a central line into a central vein the TPN gets diluted quickly as there is a greater volume and flow in a central vein versus a peripheral one. (+ info)

After having surgery for colon cancer, how do I best handle short bowel syndrome, malabsorbtion of nutrients?

I have been using codine to control my bowels but I would prefer some other product as this leaves me very tired and it doesn't do much good for me. Any other ideas?

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Please work closely with your Doctor on your treatment.

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/shortbowel/

Short Bowel Syndrome

Short bowel syndrome is a group of problems affecting people who have had half or more of their small intestine removed. The most common reason for removing part of the small intestine is to treat Crohn's disease.

Diarrhea is the main symptom of short bowel syndrome. Other symptoms include cramping, bloating, and heartburn. Many people with short bowel syndrome are malnourished because their remaining small intestine is unable to absorb enough water, vitamins, and other nutrients from food. They may also become dehydrated, which can be life threatening. Problems associated with dehydration and malnutrition include weakness, fatigue, depression, weight loss, bacterial infections, and food sensitivities.

Short bowel syndrome is treated through changes in diet, intravenous feeding, vitamin and mineral supplements, and medicine to relieve symptoms.

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Short_bowel_syndrome?OpenDocument

Treatment options:

Cases of short bowel syndrome that don't resolve in time need lifelong treatment. The aim of treatment is to provide symptom relief. Strategies may include:

Special diet - including high kilojoule, high nutrition, low fat and low residue foods.
Vitamin and mineral supplements.
Medications to slow peristalsis.
Bile salt-binding medications.
Medications to reduce stomach acid, if too much acid is a contributing factor.
In severe cases, a liquid diet given intravenously.
In severe cases, a small intestine transplant operation may be considered.

Hope this helps. Good luck and God Bless! (+ info)

Short Bowel Syndrome?

I need more information on short bowel syndrome. Can anyone help me?

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try here, (+ info)

what are the complications in Short-bowel syndrome?

Does the patient end up with a colostomy, enteral feeding( artificial feeding?), and alabsorbtion of the food?

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short pieces of flat stool....could it be Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

I never noticed until now that from time to time in my bowel movement I have short pieces of flat shaped stool or close to flat shaped. This usually occurs if I have a stomach cramp after I eat and it goes away if I make the bowel movement or if I get the feeling in my stomach and I kind of force it out when I don't really need to. I've made an appointment to see the Gastroenterologist. But what do you think it means? could this be irritable bowel syndrome? I don't have a family history of colon cancer an my family claims they've had this kind of bowel movement too. Aren't I too young to have colon cancer so wouldn't this most likely be IBS? If I eat greasy foods or dairy products I usually get stomach pains afterwards
I'm 26 years old

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more like infllammatoy bowel disease your rectum is inflammed but you are never too young for anything i was 14 when i was diagnosed with Crohn's and i'm 29 now (+ info)

Short pieces of flat stool....could it be Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

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It could be that you have a polyp or hard stool in your rectum causing your stool to flatten as it exits. If it does not get better I would definately call a doctor. (+ info)

i suffer from short bowel syndrome and i now have a blockage what will happen now?

had major surgery january this year to emove 6 metres of my bowel and the bit of bwel i now have left is now blocked, because i was in hospital for 4 and half months i am now afraid to go back into hospital. i know i need to but i was wondering if anything else could be done to prevent me having to go back into hospital

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How do you know it's blocked if you haven't been seen? My point is.....you need to be seen right away. They may be able to clear the blockage (if that's what it is) with antibiotics. If you don't get treated, you could end up with a colostomy bag. (+ info)

i have irritable bowel syndrome (ibs for short)...?

and i just found out tyra banks has it! who else has it, and how do you deal with it, cause mine has been acting up lately. its embarassing at school when i suddenly have to go to the bathroom.. i started getting it when i was going through puberty, at like 13 er 14 and im not 17. i hate it! but it really helps to hear that there are other people out there with it...

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Yes i suffer from the same thing. I was diagnosed when i was 15. I'm now 22. I just learned today Tyra has it too. It does feel better to know others go through the same thing because those who don't, just dont get it. I am going for a xsecond opinion now because i cant seem to control it and its getting worse in my case. Go to helpforibs.com they have good recipes you can try that are safe. Today im having a not so good one hopefully tomorrow will be better. Everybody who sufferes may have different triggers than others. I dont eat red meat, egg yolk, any dairy or citrus. or spicy food. I try to eat alot of soy and they say fiber is important. good luck to you im in the same boat school was hard for me to i actually had tutors have to come to my house i couldnt go for about a year now im dealing with it while trying to work full time....hope you can find help and get a good doctor (+ info)

What is short bowel syndrome?

This syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur when half or more of the small instestines have been removed, such as with a disease like Crohn's. Some of the symptoms that occur are diarrhea, malnutrition and dehydration. The small instestine, in a healthy body, absorbs a lot of the water, vitamins and other nutrition during food digestion. When a large portion of the intestines are removed, the absorbtion is hindered...thereby causing the dehydration and malnutrition. The "syndrome" can be treated with nutrtional supplements and other medication. (+ info)

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