There may be several different underlying causes of sucrase deficiency and postprandial gastrointestinal symptoms. Here’s a discussion…
Read moreCongenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID) is a rare genetic disorder affecting the function of sucrase and isomaltase enzymes in the small intestine. A decrease or absence of activity of these enzymes, required for the digestion of dietary...
Read moreFor patients with Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID), living with postprandial symptoms such as chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, distention, and gas is certainly no picnic. Consider these…
Read moreIn order to diagnose Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID), a careful review of signs, symptoms, and medical history must be performed first to determine whether a diagnostic workup for functional sucrase-isomaltase enzyme...
Read moreMonitoring pediatric patients with Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID) requires attention to concerns unique to their age. Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency can be particularly devastating for infants and small children.
Read moreIn patients with Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID) and gastrointestinal symptoms that warrant treatment, options exist…
Read moreCongenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID) is a disease that requires attention to the patient by physicians, parents, and dietitians, from infancy all through young adulthood. As a pediatrician, it is important to establish a healthcare...
Read moreCongenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID) is a rare digestive disorder caused by genetic mutations in the sucrase-isomaltase gene (SI). These mutations cause a deficiency in the activity of the enzymes sucrase and isomaltase, which are...
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