296 – Short Bowel Syndrome and Intestinal Failure (SBS) / (IF)
Short Bowel Syndrome and Intestinal Failure Immediately following surgical resection of the small intestine (small bowel), the intestine begins to adapt on its own for the loss of absorptive surface area. It undergoes various phases to increase absorption and maintain balance. This process, known as adaptation, occurs through structural changes that increase surface area in […]
295 – Nutrition and Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS)
Nutrition and Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) Nutrition strategies aim to prevent malnutrition and dehydration and maintain the best possible nutrition status. This may include oral eating, enteral nutrition, and parenteral nutrition. All methods may be used by patients in their homes. Learn more
294- Managing and Treating Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS)
The goal of treating short bowel syndrome (SBS) is to promote adaptation and get the best use out of the existing bowel, maintain adequate nutritional status, and manage symptoms and complications.
293- How is Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) Diagnosed?
How is Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) Diagnosed Learn more
292- Complications of Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS)
What are some complications of short bowel syndrome? Short bowel syndrome is a condition characterized by malabsorption – difficulties absorbing both nutrients and fluids. Each year, many patients undergo surgical removal (resections) of large segments of their intestinal tract due to diseases, injuries, or congenital defects. Those patients can be left with too little intestinal […]
291- Stages of Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS)
What are the stages of short bowel syndrome? Immediately following the surgery to remove part of the bowel (surgical resection), the intestine begins to adapt on its own for the loss of absorptive surface area. It undergoes various phases to increase absorption and maintain balance (homeostasis). This process, known as adaptation, occurs through structural changes […]
290- What is Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS)?
All about Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) Short bowel syndrome (SBS), also known as short gut, is broadly described as a condition in which nutrients are not properly absorbed because a large part of the small bowel is missing. Learn more.
409- Working With Your Healthcare Provider
Working with your healthcare provider can help make managing your condition easier A partnership between a patient and healthcare provider is essential when managing all chronic illnesses. Because the time spent with your healthcare provider is both limited and valuable, you can maximize it by following some simple guidelines before and after the visit. Learn […]
421- Personal Daily Diary for All GI Disorders
Using a Personal Daily Symptom Diary for 2–4 weeks can help you learn more about how your body may be reacting to certain things in your life, such as diet, exercise, stress, and sleep. A Daily Diary aims to help you better understand your gastrointestinal (GI) illness. When you keep a detailed record of stool […]
411 How to Qualify for Social Security Benefits
Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are more common than people think. Even though almost everyone has occasional bouts of GI issues, thousands of people have chronic and severe GI disorders that can make it impossible for them to work. If you have worked in the past but can’t work now because of a GI disorder that you expect to last a year or more, you can file a […]
Working With a Healthcare Team for SBS
Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a complex, challenging condition for patients, caregivers, doctors, and other health specialists. Treatment of the condition involves life-long therapies and approaches that need to be closely monitored. Successful management of SBS depends most strongly on an informed patient and caregivers working closely with a supportive team of healthcare providers. Working […]
Brochure: Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS)
This publication is intended to help people with short bowel syndrome (SBS) and their family members understand why symptoms occur and provide an overview on how SBS can be managed.
