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Short bowel syndrome
A condition that occurs when part of the small intestine is missing, either at birth or after surgery. The syndrome keeps one from absorbing needed nutrients.
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Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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