Celebrity on “Let's Dance” suffers from short bowel syndrome: Six symptoms can be clues. As of: March 18, 2024, 8:30 p.m By: Judith Braun CommentsPressSplit The small intestine plays an important role in digestion and nutrient absorption.

If it has to be shortened or removed, short bowel Syndrome occurs. The condition usually occurs after a large portion of the small intestine is surgically removed. A healthy adult needs about four meters of small intestine for digestion to function smoothly.