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Nontropical Sprue
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Nontropical Sprue
- Nontropical Sprue, also known as Celiac Disease, malabsorption syndrome and gluten enteropathy, is a chronic medical disorder in which nutrients are not absorbed by the villi which have become flattened. Those with this medical condition must adhere to a gluten free celiac diet to control the symptoms including diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Tags: Celiac Disease, Gluten Enteropathy, Malabsorption Syndrome, Nontropical Sprue, Villi