Malabsorption Flashcards
1
Q
What is malabsorption?
A
Defective mucosal absorption
Digestive system does not have function/ or enzymes to break down substances from diet
2
Q
Common causes?
A
Coeliac Lactose intolerance Crohns Post infective Chronic pancreatitis Biliary obstruction Liver cirrhosis
3
Q
Less common causes?
A
Whipples disease
Drugs
PSC
Short bowel
4
Q
Symptoms?
A
Diarrhoea
Weight loss
Bloating
Abdominal pain
5
Q
Signs?
A
Anaemia Oedema Steattorhea Bleeding disorders Neuropathy
6
Q
Lactose malabsorption - intolerance?
A
Produces little/ no lactase (enzyme) so they will not break down lactose into glucose and galactose
Undigested molecule causes digestive problems (diho, abdominal pain)
7
Q
Diagnosis of lactose intolerance?
A
Confirmed by lactose breath hydrogen test
