Question 1

male adolescent: fasting low alkaline phosphatase blood result 85 iu/l l (normal range 100-450 iu/l l).does this indicate malnutrition(vitamin/mineral malabsorption); all other results in hepatic func panel normal range. what does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Since many other labs would list the low end of normal as low as 30 IU/L it is hard to comment on a single lab value without context. Low values are associated with poor nutrition &amp; a number of medical conditions. Without a full review of history, exam and review of all testing it is hart to decide if this is a problem or not.

Question 2

stomach and digestion issues. low uric acid at 3.7mg/dl and phosphorus at 2.7mg/dl. a/g ratio high at 3.0. albumin normal at 5.00 g/dl and globulin low at 1.4 g/dl. what can cause this? stomach issues. malnutrition or malabsorption?

Accepted Answer

: To diagnose either of these you will need to see a Gastroenterologist and need more tests. In the meantime eat healthy exercise and try protein supplements like Ensure. Hope you do well

Question 3

my tsh is normal. do i need to test t3 and t4 for thyroid condition? im underweight my weight is 40kg from 2019 im 23 year bmi 14. what is the reason of being underweight? how to identify malabsorption or malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

: You did not provide the actual TSH value, however, if it is normal your thyroid is not the explanation for your being underweight. It would be prudent to consult a GI specialist.
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.

Question 4

coeliac d trying to gain weight,there is fat malabsorption, is there any way to ameliorate this other than bile acid sequester? thank you any tips ?

Accepted Answer

Time: If you have truly avoided all gluten, the small intestine will eventually heal up and start absorbing the nutrients within a few months at the latest.  Just give it time. If you still fail to gain weight after 3 months, check with your GI again to see if there may be something else causing your weight loss issue.

Question 5

fat malabsorption and malabsorption of vitamin d?

Accepted Answer

They go together: Many diseases of the small intestine can lead to fat malabsorption.  Malabsorption of the fat soluble vitamins can occur with this (adek).  Vitamin d can be given intramuscularly or intravenously if increased doses of the vitamin are not effective.

Question 6

would gastritis cause malabsorption of vitamins, such as d, b12?

Accepted Answer

Gastritis: Certain forms of gastritis destroy cells that secrete intrinsic factor which is essential for absorption of vitamin B12. This can also alter th pH in the GI tract and influence other functions. Vit D is a fat soluble vitamin that is not dependent on the stomach for absorption.

Question 7

how can i get malabsorption? things or foods that cause it ? thank you

Accepted Answer

Broad topic: Generally lactose intolerance is the commonest malabsorption disorder. Avoiding large amounts of one type of food decreases such risk, eg. Dairy group, fructose, wheat, fats etc. Now there are syndromes associated with colitis, surgery, short gut, congenital causes, that are beyond the scope of this discussion.

Question 8

is it possible to have a chronic malabsorption problem that goes undetected, because the malabsorption is mild?

Accepted Answer

Sure: In fact many malabsorption problems are not recognized until the storage has been exhausted ( vit B12 deficiency etc).   Thus getting some routine blood work done periodically even in the absence of disease is not a bad idea.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: malabsorption syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Not absorbing well: Malabsorption is the diminished absorption of dietary nutrients from the intestine.   The primary symptom is diarrhea.  There are multiple causes of diarrhea and a large number of causes of malaborption.  For example, there is carbhohydrate, fat, Amino Acid and vitamin malabsorption.  It is important to identify the cause so that treatment can be initiated to prevent malnutrition.

Question 10

can a human with severe malnutrition be cured?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. Feed them. 
But will depend on the cause of severe malnutrition. 
Cancer, GI disease or what.

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Male adolescent: fasting low alkaline phosphatase blood result 85 iu/l l (normal range 100-450 iu/l l).does this indicate malnutrition(vitamin/mineral malabsorption); all other results in hepatic func panel normal range. what does this indicate?

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Stomach and digestion issues. low uric acid at 3.7mg/dl and phosphorus at 2.7mg/dl. a/g ratio high at 3.0. albumin normal at 5.00 g/dl and globulin low at 1.4 g/dl. what can cause this? stomach issues. malnutrition or malabsorption?

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My tsh is normal. do i need to test t3 and t4 for thyroid condition? im underweight my weight is 40kg from 2019 im 23 year bmi 14. what is the reason of being underweight? how to identify malabsorption or malnutrition?

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Coeliac d trying to gain weight,there is fat malabsorption, is there any way to ameliorate this other than bile acid sequester? thank you any tips ?

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Fat malabsorption and malabsorption of vitamin d?

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Would gastritis cause malabsorption of vitamins, such as d, b12?

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How can i get malabsorption? things or foods that cause it ? thank you

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Is it possible to have a chronic malabsorption problem that goes undetected, because the malabsorption is mild?

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What is the definition or description of: malabsorption syndrome?

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Can a human with severe malnutrition be cured?

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