Patients with SBS live with
debilitating physical burdens
OF THEIR CONDITION2-4
- Abdominal pain
- Frequent bowel movements
- Stool incontinence
- Decreased energy levels
I find emotional well-being in good days when I can leave the house, engage in activities, and maintain an active lifestyle, which brings me joy amidst the challenges.
Despite these burdens, many patients exhibit resilience and adaptability with their new routines and lifestyles5
SBS and PS can lead to dangerous clinical complications
SBS may put patients at an increased risk for4,6,7:
- Small bowel bacterial overgrowth
- Hypotension
- Sepsis
- Renal impairment
- Metabolic bone disease
- Fatty acid deficiency
Patients with SBS who are dependent on PS face a HEIGHTENED probability of mortality8
Patients with SBS represent a heterogeneous population, with age, medical history, duration of PS, and care team contributing to overallprognosis and mortality rate.6
1 IN 3 PATIENTS won’t survive the first 5
years after diagnosis6
years after diagnosis6
HIGHER RATE
OF MORTALITY compared to the general
population8,9
OF MORTALITY compared to the general
population8,9
Due to the physical challenges and heterogeneity of SBS, it’s important to establish an individualized approach depending on each patient’s needs2,10
PS=parenteral support; SBS=short bowel syndrome.
