A member asked:

Fructose malabsorption & fructose intolerance are 2 different conditions.how do i know which one of the 2 my 7 yrs old child has? no tests where iive.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Fructose: Fructose malabsorption can cause symtoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as bloating, gas and abdominal pain. Intolerance on the other hand will cause diarrhea type stools.

Answered 1/12/2014

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