Whipple’s disease

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What is Whipple’s disease?

Whipple's disease is a rare condition in which infection makes the intestine unable to properly absorb nutrients. This is called malabsorption.

Alternative Names:

Intestinal lipodystrophy

Posts on Whipple’s disease (30)

About six months ago since I moved across country and suddenly started to experience hives....
I have experienced swelling in my left leg. Pain in my joints including hips, back, wrists,...
had sore gut now over 6 months....lost about a stone....
Posted By L.G. on April 25, 1998 at 05:26:58: Whipples Disease was diagnosed...
I am a 46 year old female and my blood test results came back with a 13.2 level of vitamin ...
on a recent blood test . my vitamin d came back 26 /borderline deficient. waht should it be...
The Doctor Has Recently Told Me That I Don't Absorb Iron? Does Anyone Know Why This Could B...
This is not my first time asking questions in the medical community. Can you please contin...
I am a 25 year old female, not pregnant. I have had a sharp, debillitating pain in my righ...