5Possible Complications
The small intestine’s lining has hair-like and fine projections called villi. This part aids the body in the process of absorbing nutrients. Whipple’s disease would cause damage to villi and affect the proper absorption of nutrients. Therefore, nutritional deficiencies can be a common complication in those with this condition. This subsequently leads to joint pain, weight loss, weakness, or fatigue. Whipple disease can be progressive and possibly fatal. While it is a rare infection, late diagnoses and treatments would cause many serious problems and irreversible damage to the central nervous system and other body parts. [5]
