Waldmann's Disease

Waldmann's Disease

Waldmann's Disease also known as Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia is a rare digestive disorder where lymph vessels supplying the lining of small intestine are abnormally enlarged. The cause of this condition is still unknown. The sign of the disease includes loss of lymphatic fluid into the gastrointestinal tract, immunodeficiency and reduced levels of antibodies.

Symptoms –

Symptoms of Waldmann’s Disease are abdominal pain and swelling, diarrhoea, excessive fats in faeces, weight loss, nausea & vomiting.

Diagnostic & Treatment –

 Most diagnoses are done after noticing a swelling in the leg. For confirmation endoscopy, blood test, stool test, biopsy and x-ray are done. Treatment includes, low fat and high protein diet, special supplements of calcium, vitamins and nutrients. It is not a cure but prevention.