Sprunetropical

Sprunetropic enteropathy is a rare intestinal disease characterized by damage to the mucous membrane of the small intestine with the development of villous atrophy.

The reasons for the development of sprunetropic enteropathy are not completely clear. It is believed to be based on an autoimmune process in which the immune system mistakenly recognizes intestinal villi proteins as foreign and produces antibodies against them. This leads to inflammation and damage to the villi.

The main symptoms of sprunetropic enteropathy:

1. Diarrhea and steatorrhea (fatty stools) due to malabsorption of nutrients
2. Weight loss and exhaustion
3. Anemia due to malabsorption of iron, folic acid and vitamin B12
4. Musculoskeletal pain due to lack of calcium, vitamin D and protein
5. Dermatitis caused by deficiency of zinc and certain vitamins

To treat sprunetropic enteropathy, a strict gluten-free diet, vitamins and microelements are prescribed. Parenteral nutrition is sometimes required. With timely treatment, the prognosis is favorable.