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Overview and Facts about Short Bowel Syndrome

In short bowel syndrome, your small intestine is shorter than normal. Most adults have about 20 feet of small intestine, but if you have short bowel syndrome, you might have less than half of this length.

This prevents you from absorbing enough nutrients from your food, leading to malnutrition. While short bowel syndrome can hinder your digestive health, most sufferers lead perfectly active lives with treatment.

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