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Malabsorption syndrome
Malabsorption is the body’s inability to absorb nutrients from the digestive system into the bloodstream. Normally the digestive process converts nutrients from the diet into small units that pass through the wall of the intestine and into the bloodstream, where they are carried to other cells in the body. If the intestinal wall is damaged, digested substances cannot pass through.
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: malabsorption syndrome?
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Are there treatments for malabsorption syndrome?
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A member asked:
Could ideopathic malabsorption syndrome be ibs? Everything else has tested negative.
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Could fructose malabsorption syndrome cause a lot of poop problems?
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A 23-year old female asked:
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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A 26-year old female asked:
Positive ANA 1:80 speckeled, p.O.T.S syndrome, fat malabsorption, would this link to scelerderma, i cannot think of any other issue, :-( that connects?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Ppl arnt understanding my ? I had ANA 1:80 speckeld esr29fat malabsorption unknown cause , pots syndrome is this a indication sclerederma no skin issues, no reynards phenominum. All started post pregn
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People aren't understanding my ? I had ANA 1:80 speckled ESR29fat malabsorption unknown cause , POTS syndrome is this a indication scleroderma no skin issues, no Raynaud's phenomenon. all started post pregn
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A 26-year old female asked:
Had many negetive GI test. Fat malabsorption/pots/no reynards syndrome no skin problems back inflammation. ? Sclerederma, ibs, ankylosing spondylitis?
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A 52-year old female asked:
Can small cell lung cancer cause malabsorption through zolinger Ellison syndrome. Would this be a presenting sign of sclc before it shows on ct scan?
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A 37-year old asked:
What can I eat if I have oral allergy syndrome and fructose malabsorption?
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A 57-year old female asked:
What would be the approx life span for someone that has intestinal malabsorption due to subtotal colectomy, Ileostomy placement, short bowel syndrome?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Can p.O.T.S (postural orthostatic. Tachycardia syndrome) cause fat malabsorption due to impaired motility in bowels? Such as small bowel overgroweth.
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A 47-year old female asked:
I have a 4 year old granddaughter who was born with malabsobation syndrome she was put on a pre-digested formula and she has bm probl?
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A 24-year old male asked:
Fat malabsorption, which food should be avoided?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: malabsorption?
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A 45-year old asked:
Symptoms of fructose malabsorption?
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A 36-year old female asked:
Why do you develop fructose malabsorption?
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A 19-year old female asked:
What are complications that arrise from having fructose malabsorption?
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A 27-year old female asked:
How common is fructose malabsorption and what are the symptoms? Which foods should be avoided with it?
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A 30-year old female asked:
Could gastroparesis cause a malabsorption issues with meds? Is there a solution for meds to be more effective?
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A 24-year old female asked:
I have fructose malabsorption. What are some safe low fructose vegetables to eat? Please mention specific vegetables. Thank you so much
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A 24-year old female asked:
If a person with fructose malabsorption continues eating offending foods what are the consequences? Are there any long-term/serious consequences?
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A 39-year old male asked:
Can a CBC detect malabsorption?
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A 32-year old asked:
How is malabsorption of gmo wheat treated medically?
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A 46-year old asked:
What causes malabsorption?
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A 30-year old asked:
What can cause fat malabsorption?
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A 32-year old asked:
What should I do to help a malabsorption problem?
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A 16-year old female asked:
How can you tell if malabsorption of food occurs?
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A 50-year old asked:
Can i tell me how i can gain weight with fat malabsorption?
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