Short Bowel Syndrome Causes & Risks

Causes

Short bowel syndrome occurs when so much of the small intestine is removed (usually half or more) that there is inadequate surface area in the small intestine for the absorption of vitamins and minerals from food.

Risk Factors

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.

The following factors are thought to increase the risk of short bowel syndrome:

Crohn's disease (the most common reason for the removal of the small intestine)
Vascular problems
Premature birth

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