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What is the difference between malnutrition malabsorption
A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
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 a... Read More
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Need more info: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that.... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
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 supple... Read More
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Answered Sep 28, 2022
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that.... Read More
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Answered Sep 28, 2022
A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
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... Read More
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Answered Feb 08, 2023
A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
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.... Read More
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918 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brett Finkanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 34 years experience
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 ... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lewis Hassellanswered
Pathology 41 years experience
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 ... Read More
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2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Satish Sundaranswered
Pediatrics 36 years experience
Broad topic: Generally lactose intolerance is the commonest malabsorption disorder. Avoiding large amounts of one type of food decreases such risk, eg. Dairy group... Read More
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1.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Sure: In fact many malabsorption problems are not recognized until the storage has been exhausted ( vit B12 deficiency etc). Thus getting some routine blo... Read More
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3.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Zacharisenanswered
Allergy and Immunology 35 years experience
Not absorbing well: Malabsorption is the diminished absorption of dietary nutrients from the intestine. The primary symptom is diarrhea. There are multiple causes of d... Read More
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5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 59 years experience
Yes. Feed them.
But will depend on the cause of severe malnutrition.
Cancer, GI disease or what.
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Answered Jun 18, 2022
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