Overview
A healthcare provider will diagnose short bowel syndrome in your child after a complete medical and family history, an exam and testing to learn more about their symptoms and what’s causing them.
What tests diagnose short bowel syndrome?
Tests that diagnose short bowel syndrome include:
- Blood tests (complete blood count, blood chemistry, vitamin and mineral levels).
- A fecal fat test.
- An X-ray, including barium tests.
- A CT (computed tomography) scan.
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