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[Diagnostic and therapeutic problems in a severe case of bacterial contamination of the small intestine]
Abstract:
Five years case record of a 18 year old man is reported. Because of sustained diarrhea he was treated several times on departments for infectious diseases. The patient was operated on three times in various surgical departments because of vigorous abdominal pain, cachexia and CT scan finding. In addition extraintestinal complications and symptoms delayed the diagnosis. The diagnosis was verified by the H2 breath test and microbiological examination of intestinal juice. Complaints of patient ceaset after sustained Ciprobay therapy. The severe deficiency symptoms were relieved by complex substitution.
Insights
A rare intestinal infection caused prolonged diarrhea and abdominal pain in an 18-year-old man, requiring multiple surgeries. Diagnosis was confirmed via H2 breath test and intestinal fluid analysis, with treatment involving antibiotics and nutritional support.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- A prolonged case of undiagnosed intestinal infection presented with severe symptoms in an 18-year-old male.
- The patient experienced sustained diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cachexia over five years, leading to multiple surgical interventions.
- Extraintestinal manifestations further complicated the clinical picture, delaying accurate diagnosis.