Essay On Whipple Disease

Introduction
Whipple disease is a very rare type of bacterial infection. It cannot spread from person to person (is not contagious). Whipple disease attacks the digestive system and can cause diarrhea, joint pain, and weight loss.
The infection starts in the small intestine, where it interferes with the absorption of nutrients. This results in a condition called malabsorption or malnutrition, which is when the body does not have enough of the nutrients it needs. The infection can also spread to other areas of the body, including the brain and heart.
What are the causes?
The infection is caused by Tropheryma whipplei bacteria. It is not known why some people get Whipple disease or why the bacteria turn into infection. The bacteria, which are

The bacteria can be resistant to treatment. The infection also tends to come back. Because of this, you may need to take antibiotics for a long time. You may also need to switch or take more antibiotics over

After 2 weeks, you may be able to switch to antibiotics taken by mouth (orally). You may have to take these antibiotics for 1 year or longer. You may also need to take medicine to strengthen your immune system and suppress inflammation if your brain and spinal cord are involved. You may need to have another endoscopy and biopsy to see if treatment is getting rid of the bacteria.
Follow these instructions at home:
Take over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your health care provider.
Take your antibiotic medicine as told by your health care provider. Do not stop taking the antibiotic even if you start to feel better.
Talk with a diet and nutrition specialist (dietitian) about what you should be eating and drinking in order to get enough nutrients. You may need to:
Eat a diet that is high in protein and high in calories.
Take vitamins and nutritional supplements. Take these only as told by your health care provider.
Keep all follow-up visits as told by your health care provider. This is important.
Contact a health care provider