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(K90.1) Tropical sprue
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924 422 in individuals diagnosis tropical sprue confirmed
6 130 deaths with diagnosis tropical sprue
1% mortality rate associated with the disease tropical sprue
Diagnosis tropical sprue is diagnosed Women are 7.05% more likely than Men
429 627
Men receive the diagnosis tropical sprue
3 508 (0.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis tropical sprue
2 622 (0.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease tropical sprue - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features tropical sprue
Absence or low individual and public risk
Tropical sprue - what does this mean
Tropical sprue is caused by an infection of the small intestine with a bacteria or virus, leading to malabsorption of nutrients and vitamins, resulting in symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and anemia.
What happens during the disease - tropical sprue
Tropical sprue is a malabsorption disorder caused by an unknown infectious agent that is thought to be related to bacteria or viruses in the gut. it is characterized by damage to the small intestine's microvilli, which are responsible for absorbing nutrients from food. this damage leads to malabsorption of nutrients, resulting in diarrhea, weight loss, and anemia. it is most common in tropical and subtropical regions, and is treated with antibiotics and dietary changes.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Fecal fat test
- Stool culture
- Stool ova and parasites test
- Stool pH test
- Small intestine biopsy
- X-ray of the small intestine
- Upper endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Serum Vitamin B12 and folate levels
- Serum protein electrophoresis
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the symptoms of Tropical Sprue and improve the patient's quality of life.
- Prescribe antibiotics to reduce bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine.
- Prescribe vitamin and mineral supplements to replace those lost due to malabsorption.
- Prescribe medications to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribe medications to reduce acid production in the stomach.
- Provide dietary advice to reduce symptoms.
- Recommend probiotic supplements to improve digestion.
- Recommend lifestyle changes such as exercise and stress management.
- Monitor the patient's progress and adjust treatment accordingly.
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Tropical sprue - Prevention
Tropical sprue can be prevented by avoiding contaminated food and water, practicing good hygiene, and taking preventive antibiotics when traveling to areas where the disease is common. vaccinations may also be beneficial in certain circumstances.