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==Overview==
==Overview==
 
Tropical sprue is a chronic [[Diarrhea|diarrheal]] disorder of unclear etiology affecting the people in endemic and tropical regions.


==Historical Perspective==
==Historical Perspective==
The description of [[tropical sprue]] like disease was reported for the first time in Belgium. The name tropical sprue was coined by Sir Patrick Manson.


==Classification==
==Classification==
[[Tropical sprue]] is classified based on the duration of symptoms into acute phase and a chronic phase.


==Pathophysiology==
==Pathophysiology==
 
The exact pathophysiology of tropical sprue is unclear but is thought to be related to [[Intestine|intestinal]] [[inflammation]] following an episode of [[diarrhea]]. The inflammation damages the [[intestinal villi]] and also result in [[lymphocytosis]] in the [[intestinal wall]]. Deficiency of [[lactase]] enzyme in results in [[malabsorption]] of [[carbohydrates]] and the dysfunctional [[enterocytes]] cause [[steatorrhea]].
==Causes==
==Causes==
 
The exact etiological agent causing [[tropical sprue]] is unknown, but different bacteria types are identified in patients with [[tropical sprue]].
==Differentiating {{PAGENAME}} from Other Diseases==
==Differentiating Tropical Sprue from other Diseases==
 
[[Tropical sprue]] is a diagnosis of exclusion therefore it must be be differentiated from other diseases causing [[malabsorption]] such as [[Celiac disease|celiac disease.]]
==Epidemiology and Demographics==
==Epidemiology and Demographics==
 
[[Tropical sprue]] is a rare diagnosis nowadays, and the highest [[prevalence]] is seen in the tropical countries.
==Risk Factors==
==Risk Factors==
 
The risk factors for the development of [[tropical sprue]] include an episode of infectious [[diarrhea]] and visit to endemic areas.
==Screening==
==Screening==
[[Tropical sprue]] is a rare disease and a diagnosis of exclusion therefore no screening is recommended.
==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis==
[[Tropical sprue]] has an acute and a chronic phase and usually follows an episode of infectious [[Diarrhea|diarrhe]]<nowiki/>a. The patients present with chronic non bloody diarrhea with [[malabsorption]]. The chronic phase can result in [[malabsorption]] and the patients will develop symptoms of [[vitamin B12]] and [[vitamin A deficiency]]. The [[prognosis]] is excellent with treatment.
==History and Symptoms==
Patients with [[tropical sprue]] present with [[diarrhea]], [[bloating]], [[flatulence]], [[fever]] and [[myalgias]] in the acute phase. Patients in the chronic phase present with features of [[malabsorption]].
==Physical Examination==
The physical examination findings in acute phase can be significant for [[dehydration]]. In the chronic phase, features of sub acute combined degeneration of spinal cord and [[Visual field defect|visual field defects]] are present.
==Laboratory Findings==
[[Tropical sprue]] is a diagnosis of exclusion and there are no specific laboratory findings. Blood smear will show [[Megaloblastic Anemias|megaloblastic]] changes in chronic phase of [[tropical sprue]]. All the etiologies of [[malabsorption]] must be ruled out to consider the diagnosis of [[tropical sprue]].
==Electrocardiogram==
There are no ECG findings associated with [[tropical sprue]].


==Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis==
==X-Ray==
 
X-Ray is not useful for the diagnosis of [[tropical sprue]].
==Diagnosis==
==CT==
 
[[CT]] has no role in the diagnosis of [[tropical sprue]], however it is useful to rule out conditions such as [[inflammatory bowel disease]] and [[chronic pancreatitis]].
===Diagnostic Criteria===
==MRI==
 
[[MRI]] is not required for the diagnosis of [[Tropical sprue|tropical sprue.]]
===History and Symptoms===
==Other Imaging Findings==
 
Imaging studies are not required for the diagnosis of [[tropical sprue]].
 
==Other Diagnostic Studies==
===Physical Examination===
Upper GI [[endoscopy]] should be done to obtain a [[Duodenum|duodenal]] [[biopsy]] and the [[histological]] features suggestive of [[tropical sprue]] include intestinal [[Villous folds|villous]] blunting and intestinal [[lymphocytosis]].
 
==Medical Therapy==
===Laboratory Findings===
[[Folic Acid|Folic acid]] and antimicrobial therapy are the mainstay of treatment for tropical sprue. Supportive therapy includes adequate hydration and replacement of nutrients such as [[iron]] and [[vitamin B12]]. Oral [[tetracycline]] is contraindicated among pregnant and lactating women and among children < 8 years of age. The main aims of treatment include: control of [[diarrhea]], correction of existing [[vitamin]] deficiencies and cure of the disease.
 
==Surgery==
===Imaging Findings===
Surgery is not required for patients with [[tropical sprue]]. [[Antibiotic therapy]] alone is the modality of treatment.
 
==Primary Prevention==
===Other Diagnostic Studies===
The primary preventive measures include drinking clean water and maintaining good [[hygiene]].
 
==Secondary Prevention==
==Treatment==
There are no secondary preventive measures for [[tropical sprue]].
===Medical Therapy===
 
===Surgery===
 
===Prevention===
 
==References==
==References==
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Tropical sprue is a chronic diarrheal disorder of unclear etiology affecting the people in endemic and tropical regions.

Historical Perspective

The description of tropical sprue like disease was reported for the first time in Belgium. The name tropical sprue was coined by Sir Patrick Manson.

Classification

Tropical sprue is classified based on the duration of symptoms into acute phase and a chronic phase.

Pathophysiology

The exact pathophysiology of tropical sprue is unclear but is thought to be related to intestinal inflammation following an episode of diarrhea. The inflammation damages the intestinal villi and also result in lymphocytosis in the intestinal wall. Deficiency of lactase enzyme in results in malabsorption of carbohydrates and the dysfunctional enterocytes cause steatorrhea.

Causes

The exact etiological agent causing tropical sprue is unknown, but different bacteria types are identified in patients with tropical sprue.

Differentiating Tropical Sprue from other Diseases

Tropical sprue is a diagnosis of exclusion therefore it must be be differentiated from other diseases causing malabsorption such as celiac disease.

Epidemiology and Demographics

Tropical sprue is a rare diagnosis nowadays, and the highest prevalence is seen in the tropical countries.

Risk Factors

The risk factors for the development of tropical sprue include an episode of infectious diarrhea and visit to endemic areas.

Screening

Tropical sprue is a rare disease and a diagnosis of exclusion therefore no screening is recommended.

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Tropical sprue has an acute and a chronic phase and usually follows an episode of infectious diarrhea. The patients present with chronic non bloody diarrhea with malabsorption. The chronic phase can result in malabsorption and the patients will develop symptoms of vitamin B12 and vitamin A deficiency. The prognosis is excellent with treatment.

History and Symptoms

Patients with tropical sprue present with diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, fever and myalgias in the acute phase. Patients in the chronic phase present with features of malabsorption.

Physical Examination

The physical examination findings in acute phase can be significant for dehydration. In the chronic phase, features of sub acute combined degeneration of spinal cord and visual field defects are present.

Laboratory Findings

Tropical sprue is a diagnosis of exclusion and there are no specific laboratory findings. Blood smear will show megaloblastic changes in chronic phase of tropical sprue. All the etiologies of malabsorption must be ruled out to consider the diagnosis of tropical sprue.

Electrocardiogram

There are no ECG findings associated with tropical sprue.

X-Ray

X-Ray is not useful for the diagnosis of tropical sprue.

CT

CT has no role in the diagnosis of tropical sprue, however it is useful to rule out conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease and chronic pancreatitis.

MRI

MRI is not required for the diagnosis of tropical sprue.

Other Imaging Findings

Imaging studies are not required for the diagnosis of tropical sprue.

Other Diagnostic Studies

Upper GI endoscopy should be done to obtain a duodenal biopsy and the histological features suggestive of tropical sprue include intestinal villous blunting and intestinal lymphocytosis.

Medical Therapy

Folic acid and antimicrobial therapy are the mainstay of treatment for tropical sprue. Supportive therapy includes adequate hydration and replacement of nutrients such as iron and vitamin B12. Oral tetracycline is contraindicated among pregnant and lactating women and among children < 8 years of age. The main aims of treatment include: control of diarrhea, correction of existing vitamin deficiencies and cure of the disease.

Surgery

Surgery is not required for patients with tropical sprue. Antibiotic therapy alone is the modality of treatment.

Primary Prevention

The primary preventive measures include drinking clean water and maintaining good hygiene.

Secondary Prevention

There are no secondary preventive measures for tropical sprue.

References


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