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How can you tell if malabsorption of food occurs?
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Weight loss: When you have a lot of loose stools and unexplained weight loss, then you should think about malabsorption. You may also find oily stool and undigested food . The consequence ranges from malnutrition (iron deficiency is one) to neurologic damages.
Answered 6/28/2017
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