Tropical sprue history and symptoms

Tropical sprue Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Tropical sprue from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X Ray
CT
MRI
Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Tropical sprue history and symptoms On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Tropical sprue history and symptoms All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Tropical sprue history and symptoms
CDC on Tropical sprue history and symptoms
Tropical sprue history and symptoms in the news
Blogs on Tropical sprue history and symptoms
Directions to Hospitals Treating Tropical sprue
Risk calculators and risk factors for Tropical sprue history and symptoms

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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