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Udon enteropathy.

Osamu Imataki1, Makiko Uemura1

  • 1Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Kagawa, Japan.

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Summary

A case of enteropathy, a digestive disorder, was linked to eating Japanese udon noodles. This condition, where the stomach is filled with undigested noodles, highlights a rare but serious complication of noodle consumption.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Digestive Health

Background:

  • Udon, a popular Japanese noodle, is known for its elasticity and potentially prolonged digestion time.
  • Noodle-associated enteropathy is a recognized condition, though infrequently reported globally.

Observation:

  • A 15-year-old female presented with persistent epigastric pain after consuming udon noodles.
  • Clinical imaging revealed a significant gastric distension due to undigested udon noodles.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with enteropathy directly linked to udon noodle consumption.
  • This case represents a rare instance of noodle-associated enteropathy reported in an Asian country.

Implications:

  • Highlights the potential for severe gastric issues from consuming elastic noodles like udon.
Keywords:
Japanese noodledyspepsiaenteropathy

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