What is bile acid malabsorption syndrome?
Patients with bile acid malabsorption typically present with chronic, watery diarrhea due to a larger amount of bile acids being spilled into the colon, where the acids stimulate electrolyte and water secretion, which results in loose to watery stools.
How do members experience bile acid malabsorption syndrome?
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Who has bile acid malabsorption syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 8 | |
| 30s | 21 | |
| 40s | 34 | |
| 50s | 46 | |
| 60s | 36 | |
| 70+ | 29 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 32 | |
| Female | 139 |
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