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Short Bowel Syndrome 101: What A Doctor Wants You To Know

Short Bowel Syndrome 101: What A Doctor Wants You To Know

Update: 2024-09-11
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Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS), a condition where a person’s small intestine is damaged or partially missing, can cause serious symptoms including a failure to absorb enough nutrients from food for their body to thrive. Dr. Christopher Schmoyer, a Gastroenterologist from the University of Pennsylvania, joins us to explain the causes of SBS, how it is diagnosed and what treatment options are available. We also discuss long-term management of SBS and the lifestyle modifications that can help improve an SBS patient’s quality of life. This episode is brought to you by Ironwood Pharmaceuticals.

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Short Bowel Syndrome 101: What A Doctor Wants You To Know

Short Bowel Syndrome 101: What A Doctor Wants You To Know