Tropical sprue Flashcards
1
Q
What is a tropical sprue?
A
Rare digestive disease of unknown cause that affects small bowels ability to absorb nutrients especially vitamin B12 and folic acid
2
Q
Features?
A
Atrophy of villi of digestive wall leading to malabsorption
3
Q
Symptoms?
A
Fatigue
Diarrhoea
Anorexia
4
Q
Treatment?
A
Antibiotics
Supplements
