Malabsorption Flashcards
1
Q
List the common causes of Malabsorption in children
A
○ Celiac disease (most common).
○ Lactase deficiency.
○ IBD (UC, Crohn).
○ Cystic fibrosis, pancreatic insufficiency.
○ Structural abnormality, e.g. malrotation, short bowel syndrome (after NEC).
○ Giardiasis, chronic GI infections.
