Tropical sprue

Tropical sprue
Definition:
Tropical sprue is a malabsorption syndrome of unknown cause that is prevalent in the tropics and subtropics.
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Alternate Names
: Gluten Intolerance, Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy, Nontropical Sprue, Sprue
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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.
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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.
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Celiac Sprue, Coeliac Disease, Gluten Enteropathy, Gluten Intolerance, Gluten Intolerant Enteropathy, Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy, Nontropical Sprue, Wheat Allergy ...
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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.
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Also known as celiac sprue, nontropical sprue and gluten-sensitive enteropathy, celiac disease occurs in people who have a susceptibility to gluten intolerance.
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Nontropical Sprue (Diet for People with Celiac Disease)
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