Idiopathic sclerosing mesenteritis
Overview
Idiopathic sclerosing mesenteritis: A rare disorder that affects the lining of the digestive tract. The lining of the small bowel mesentery (membrane that joins small intestine to back of abdominal wall) becomes thickened and inflamed. The condition may be mild or severe enough to cause death. The idiopathic form of the condition occurs for no apparent reason.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Idiopathic sclerosing mesenteritis includes the 7 symptoms listed below: * Abdominal pain * Abdominal bloating * Abdominal distention * Weight loss * Fever * Diarrhea * Asymptomatic
Causes
* Abdominal bloating * Abdominal distention * Abdominal pain * Asymptomatic * Diarrhea * Fever * Weight loss
Treatment
Surgery, immunosuppressive agent, steroids, colchicines, oral progesterone