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A Beginner’s Guide to Short Bowel Syndrome
Created for parents, by parents. No parent expects the news. So when you receive the news of a Short Bowel Syndrome diagnosis, it’s only fair that it’s a little overwhelming. Your picture of what the future of your family looks like begins to shift, and you have to shift with it. Let’s start off by saying, you’re not alone. There are parents, caregivers and family ...
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A Parent’s Perspective: Our Son’s Short Bowel Syndrome Diagnosis
Chances are this is not the first blog you’re reading about Short Bowel Syndrome. And if you’re anything like myself or my wife, Google has been both your best friend and worst enemy lately. So I’m hoping that our story can help you navigate what can be a scary time, or at least let you know that you’re not alone. To be honest, we were stressed well before our ...
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What Can Lead to Pediatric SBS?
Pediatric Short Bowel Syndrome (also called SBS or Short Gut Syndrome) generally develops shortly after birth due to an underlying gastrointestinal (GI) condition. The condition then can lead to intestinal surgery, in which part of the short bowel is removed. SBS is a devastating condition where patients struggle to absorb life-sustaining nutrients from their diet due to the surgical removal of ...
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Understanding Pediatric Short Bowel Syndrome
As a parent, you want and hope the best for your children. When your child is diagnosed with a severe condition such as Short Bowel Syndrome, you can feel as if your world has turned upside down. Managing their disease and helping your child lead a better life becomes your top priority. For any parent, the first step in supporting your child is to better understand their disease and the ...
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