Idiopathic sclerosing mesenteritis

Overview

Idiopathic sclerosing mesenteritis: A rare disorder that affects the lining of the digestive tract. The lining of the small bowel mesentery (membrane that joins small intestine to back of abdominal wall) becomes thickened and inflamed. The condition may be mild or severe enough to cause death. The idiopathic form of the condition occurs for no apparent reason.

Symptoms

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Idiopathic sclerosing mesenteritis includes the 7 symptoms listed below: * Abdominal pain * Abdominal bloating * Abdominal distention * Weight loss * Fever * Diarrhea * Asymptomatic

Causes

* Abdominal bloating * Abdominal distention * Abdominal pain * Asymptomatic * Diarrhea * Fever * Weight loss

Treatment

Surgery, immunosuppressive agent, steroids, colchicines, oral progesterone