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What is the life expectancy of someone with Short Bowel Syndrome?

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*not to good
*live everyday to the fullest as tomorrow is never promised
*malnutrition & diarrhea our biggest enemy, look out 24/7 for that
*kidneys stones a definite
*do strict pain management
*drink as much as possible protein shakes (gluten, sugar and yeast free)
As very little nutrients get absorbed
*daily on scale. You are not only going to lose weight, but also dietary - leads to malnutrition.

Posted Feb 28, 2017 by Riana Rautenbach 1500
The life expectancy is optimistic; infant’s organs are growing so symptoms can be improved. Adults have much better chances. Both have to follow up the SBS closely with qualified medical team and they follow a proper diet.
Although there is no known cure for short bowel syndrome, there is a possibility that the condition can be improved with a surgical procedure.
The main goal is to increase the ability of the small intestine time to absorb nutrients

Posted Nov 6, 2018 by ZF 4600
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Treated properly as another person without the syndrome

Posted Nov 8, 2017 by Liz 2000

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