Have you ever heard of sucrose intolerance? On Instagram @AndreaHardyRD, I talk all about sucrose intolerance, what is it, the symptoms, how it is diagnosed and the treatment options.
Have you heard of sucrose intolerance (congenital sucrase isomaltase deficiency [CSID])?⠀
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CSID was once thought to be quite rare, however as the practice of gastroenterology expands, we are realizing that patients can exist on a spectrum. While still rare, some patients are being diagnosed in adulthood.⠀
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CSID is the reduced or absent production of the enzymes sucrase and isomaltase, responsible for breaking down sucrose and isomaltose, carbohydrates frequently found in our foods. ⠀
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Patients with CSID are typically diagnosed in childhood, however, this is not always the case. ⠀
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Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea but may also include reflux, nausea, and vomiting – which often means patients can go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for a period of time. ⠀
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CSID is best diagnosed by a small bowel biopsy, however there is also a clinically validated breath test that can be used to diagnose CSID.⠀
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Patients with CSID often use enzyme replacement therapy, as well as dietary measures to manage symptoms. Many times this isn’t all-or-nothing, but rather figuring out how much of these specific carbohydrates you can tolerate.⠀
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To learn more, be sure to listen to the latest Let’s Gut Real Podcast episode – link in profile!
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