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* [[Vitamin D]] and [[calcium]] deficiencies: [[spasm]], [[bone pain]], [[numbness]] and [[tingling sensation]] | * [[Vitamin D]] and [[calcium]] deficiencies: [[spasm]], [[bone pain]], [[numbness]] and [[tingling sensation]] | ||
* [[Vitamin K]] deficiency: [[bruises]] | * [[Vitamin K]] deficiency: [[bruises]] | ||
==Signs== | |||
Diagnosis of tropical sprue can be complicated because many diseases have similar symptoms. Your doctor would look for the following signs: | |||
* Abnormal flattening of [[villi]] and inflammation of the lining of the small intestine, observed during an [[endoscopy|endoscopic]] procedure. | |||
* Presence of inflammatory cell in the [[biopsy]] of small intestine tissue. | |||
* Low levels of vitamins [[vitamin A|A]], [[vitamin B12|B12]], [[vitamin E|E]], [[vitamin D|D]], and [[vitamin K|K]], as well as [[serum albumin]], [[calcium]], and [[folate]], revealed by a blood test. | |||
* Excess fat in the [[feces]] (steatorrhoea). | |||
Tropical sprue is largely limited to within about 30 degrees north and south of the equator. Therefore, if one resides outside of that geographical region, recent travel to the region is a key factor in diagnosing this disease. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Symptoms
The symptoms of tropical sprue are:
- Diarrhoea
- Steatorrhea or foul-smelling faeces
- Indigestion
- Cramps
- Weight loss and malnutrition
- Fatigue
Left untreated, nutrient and vitamin deficiencies may develop in patients with tropical sprue. These deficiencies may have the following symptoms:
- Vitamin A deficiency: hyperkeratosis or skin scales
- Vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiencies: anaemia
- Vitamin D and calcium deficiencies: spasm, bone pain, numbness and tingling sensation
- Vitamin K deficiency: bruises
Signs
Diagnosis of tropical sprue can be complicated because many diseases have similar symptoms. Your doctor would look for the following signs:
- Abnormal flattening of villi and inflammation of the lining of the small intestine, observed during an endoscopic procedure.
- Presence of inflammatory cell in the biopsy of small intestine tissue.
- Low levels of vitamins A, B12, E, D, and K, as well as serum albumin, calcium, and folate, revealed by a blood test.
- Excess fat in the feces (steatorrhoea).
Tropical sprue is largely limited to within about 30 degrees north and south of the equator. Therefore, if one resides outside of that geographical region, recent travel to the region is a key factor in diagnosing this disease.