Short Bowel Syndrome & Malabsorption Diagnosis & Tests

Checking Anatomy and Nutritional Status to Diagnose SBS

Congenital Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is diagnosed by your healthcare provider through patient history, clinical evaluation, and specialized testing. If your child has had a portion of their small intestine removed, your healthcare provider will be able to tell if your child has SBS as a result.

TESTS FOR SBS & MALABSORPTION DIAGNOSIS

TESTS FOR SBS & MALABSORPTION DIAGNOSIS

Laboratory tests

Complete blood count to check for anemia, infections
Electrolytes to check hydration, liver and kidney function
Albumin level to help evaluate nutritional status
Stool analysis to check for unabsorbed nutrients

Imaging studies of abdomen

X-Ray
CT Scan
Ultrasound

Direct examination of digestive tract

Endoscopy (esophagus, stomach, upper small intestine)
Video Scope
Colonoscopy (large intestine)

Additional tests may be required for diagnosis

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Short Bowel Syndrome & Malabsorption Diagnosis & Tests

Checking Anatomy and Nutritional Status to Diagnose SBS

Congenital Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is diagnosed by your healthcare provider through patient history, clinical evaluation, and specialized testing. If your child has had a portion of their small intestine removed, your healthcare provider will be able to tell if your child has SBS as a result.

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