Sclerosing mesenteritis
Overview
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. It may occur for no apparent reason or may be associated with previous abdominal surgery and certain inflammatory disorders such as sclerosing cholangitis.
Symptoms
* Abdominal pain * Abdominal bloating * Abdominal distention * Weight loss * Fever * Diarrhea * Asymptomatic
Diagnosis
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Sclerosing Mesenteritis. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Sclerosing Mesenteritis has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Sclerosing Mesenteritis signs or Sclerosing Mesenteritis symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Sclerosing Mesenteritis may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Sclerosing Mesenteritis symptoms.
Treatment
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Sclerosing Mesenteritis includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans. * Surgery, immunosuppressive agent, steroids, colchicines, oral progesterone