SBS can lead to weight loss, diarrhea, and various nutritional
deficiencies. Individuals with SBS are more likely to develop kidney stones
and gallstones. These chronic complications may be interrelated. For example,
diarrhea may be caused by fat malabsorption or bacterial overgrowth. Identifying
the cause of a particular complication is key to obtaining proper treatment.
This information
is provided as a general educational service
and is not intended to recommend any particular treatment plan
or to replace the advice of physicians. It is important that patients
seek and rely on the advice of a healthcare professional
about their individual medical conditions.
