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Protein-losing Gastroenteropathy

消化内科

Common symptoms

维生素缺乏、植物血凝素的淋...、腹泻、消化不良、低蛋白血症

The pathology of disease

Protein-losing gastroenteropathy is excessive loss of serum protein through GI tract due to mucosal disease/lymphatic obstruction (IBD/celiac/Menetrier disease/carcinoid/lymphoma/constrictive pericarditis/congestive heart failure), presenting with edema/hypoalbuminemia. Treatment: identify/treat cause (IBD: 5-ASA/biologics; celiac: gluten-free; cardiac: diuretics; lymphatic: decompression); nutritional support/albumin infusion for severe edema; diuretics; monitor albumin/electrolytes; follow-up endoscopy/imaging.

Common Symptoms

Edema; hypoalbuminemia; by IBD/celiac/cardiac/lymphatic

Causes and Pathogenesis

Mucosal erosion/inflammation or lymphatic obstruction causes protein leakage.

Treatment

Treat cause; nutrition/albumin; diuretics

Preventive Measures

Early treatment of underlying GI/cardiac disease.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Gastroenterology/Cardiology/Nutrition department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.