Tropical sprueDefinition:
Tropical sprue is a
malabsorption syndrome of unknown cause that is prevalent in the tropics and subtropics.
Full article >>>Alternate Names
: Gluten Intolerance, Gluten-Sensitive
Enteropathy, Non
tropical Sprue,
SprueDefinition ...
Full article >>>Tropical sprue is a malabsorptive disorder that is uncommon in the United States, but seen more often in people from the Caribbean, India, or southeast Asia.
Full article >>>Tropical sprue occurs in central and northern South America, Asia, Africa, and other specific locations. No cause has been identified, but suggested causes include
infection, parasitic infestation,
vitamin deficiency, and
food toxin.
Full article >>>Celiac Sprue, Coeliac
Disease, Gluten
Enteropathy, Gluten Intolerance, Gluten Intolerant
Enteropathy, Gluten Sensitive
Enteropathy, Non
tropical Sprue, Wheat
Allergy ...
Full article >>>Celiac disease (also called non-
tropical sprue,
celiac sprue and gluten-sensitive
enteropathy) is an intestinal disorder in which the body cannot tolerate gluten, a natural
protein commonly found in many grains, including wheat, barley, rye and oats.
Full article >>>Also known as
celiac sprue, non
tropical sprue and gluten-sensitive
enteropathy,
celiac disease occurs in people who have a susceptibility to gluten intolerance.
Full article >>>Non
tropical Sprue (
Diet for People with
Celiac Disease)
Normal Growth and Development
Nursing (
Breastfeeding)
Nursing Frequency (
Breastfeeding)
Nutrition and Traveling with Children
Obstructed
Airway (
Choking in the
Conscious Child) ...
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