What Is Cystic Fibrosis?
5. Digestive Complications
Cystic fibrosis will sometimes cause the patient to develop diabetes because it can affect the functioning of the pancreas. The patient’s inability to absorb nutrients means that they will suffer from malnutrition, and this can result in further complications such as stunted growth in young patients.
Patients with cystic fibrosis will also sometimes go on to develop liver disease, which is also a condition that can cause severe problems for the patient. Intussusception can occur, which is when a part of the digestive system folds back into itself, and the digestive system can become blocked. Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome is another potential complication, and one that will require immediate medical assistance.
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