Question 1

symptoms of fructose malabsorption?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: Fructose malabsorption can result in loose stools due to increased osmotic load in the gastric lumen.  Hereditary fructose intolerance is different condition in that fructose is not metabolized well after absorption.

Question 2

how common is fructose malabsorption and what are the symptoms? which foods should be avoided with it?

Accepted Answer

Be sure of diagosis: Malabsorption is complex and may reflect bacterial fermentation from sibo, small bowel inflammation or mucosal disease (lots of causes), GI transit issues, pancreatic enzyme activity and sufficiency, etc. A fructose re-trial on your part after sibo eradication may be worthwhile.

Question 3

had hernia for 10 or mores years having symptoms of malabsorption is this serious?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated/can't say: Malabsorption can be bad enough to eventually kill you through malnutrition. I hernia can strangulates and burst leading to death. I can't put the two together as causing each other but  they are worth attending to. Robotic surgery can be done as an outpatient on many hernias and have you back at work within a few days. Malabsorption takes a while to identify &amp; fix the cause or causes.

Question 4

what are symptoms of glucose galactose malabsorption?

Accepted Answer

Lactose Intolerance: The disaccharide glucose and galactose is lactose, the main sugar in dairy products. Lactose intolerance is very common, particularly in adults. It occurs as a result of a deficiency in the lactase enzyme which breaks down lactose.  Symptoms may include: gas, bloating, cramps, and diarrhea. Treatment consists of avoiding dairy, but many take oral lactase supplements just before eating dairy.

Question 5

what are symptoms and signs of sucrose malabsorption? what are treatment options?

Accepted Answer

Cramps and diarrhea: Sucrose Malibu sorption is caused by a lack of sucrase isomaltase enzymes. Symptoms may include cramping diarrhea hypoglycemia. It is important to be on a sucrose free diet in order to avoid the symptoms.

Question 6

can scrotal hernia for 10 years cause malabsorption symptoms?

Accepted Answer

No: No it can not cause Malabsorption Syndrome

Question 7

i ate cashews and noticed there's nuts in my stool? how can i know if i have malabsorption? my stool is mainly yellow, thin(changes) not solid and mucus. sometime floats also having weird symptoms

Accepted Answer

STOP being: a STOOL WATCHER!!!!!  MANY substances pass into the stool unchanged (eg nuts , corn,  etc) and mucous is a NORMAL part of stool (excreted by an irritated colon)
"Floating " is due to FAT ingestion! So COME ON NOW!!!! STOP WATCHING and if you CAN'T discuss this with your Primary Care Provider (PCP)

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 8

i just read about malabsorption syndrome and my symptoms match. im underweight, sometimes constipated, hair gets dry. 2 years ago, i did analysis about weight and had nothing. then gained weight by eating more. i just eat less now. is it malabsorpti?

Accepted Answer

: No. If you gained weight by eating more food, you do not have malabsorption. If you are skinny, but otherwise healthy, do not overeat to increase your weight.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!

Question 9

does early stage small cell lung cancer cause muscle loss and malabsorption or are these later symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Lung cancer cachexia: Muscle wasting and weight loss ("cancer cachexia") are usually late stage occurrences; malabsorption is usually not the cause of these signs, but rather "hormones" released from the tumor cause a hyper metabolic state and also contribute to poor appetite. If you are already experiencing these problems, however, it is possible that the tumor - although localized (stage 1) is unusually active.

Question 10

toilet water looks oily when poop, my poop comes out smooth, i have no symptoms of malabsorption, there's no smell when i go and i haven't lost any weight, the poop is regular color, i eat very healthy and i have healthy oils in my food. i'm skinny?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Common causes of oily stool include Pancreatitis, gall bladder problems, and hepatitis C. Regardless of how healthy your diet and weight are, a diet high in oils will result in oily stool. Try cutting back on the amount of oils in your diet. Certain dietary supplements and medications can also cause oily stool. If you are taking orlistat or fish/ essential oils, this can show up in your stool.

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I just read about malabsorption syndrome and my symptoms match. im underweight, sometimes constipated, hair gets dry. 2 years ago, i did analysis about weight and had nothing. then gained weight by eating more. i just eat less now. is it malabsorpti?

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Does early stage small cell lung cancer cause muscle loss and malabsorption or are these later symptoms?

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