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Q. If the intestines are short, do they often have diarrhea?

A.

Yes, if the bowel is congenitally short or has been surgically resected (Short Bowel Syndrome), the insufficient surface area for water absorption leads to diarrhea.

📝 Detailed Answer

장 길이가 짧으면 음식물이 KTX처럼 빠르게 지나가 버립니다.

영양분과 수분이 흡수될 시간이 부족하죠. 이런 분들은 한 번에 많이 드시면 안 되고, 소량씩(하루 5~6끼) 자주 드셔서 장 흡수율을 높여야 합니다.

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