Week 6 - Malabsorption Syndrome Flashcards
1
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what is malabsorption syndrome
A
- any disease that results from impaired absorption of fats, carbs, proteins, minerals, and vitamins
2
Q
list 5 possible causes of malabsorption syndrome
A
- biochemical or enzyme deficiency
- bacterial proliferation
- disruption of small intestine mucosa
- disturbed lymphatic or vascular circulation
- SA loss (decreased villi)
3
Q
what is the most common malabsorption disorder
A
- lactose intolerance
4
Q
list 4 other types of malabsorption disorder
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- IBD
- celiac disease
- tropical sprue
- cystic fibrosis
5
Q
what is celiac disease
A
- an autoimmune disorder against a protein fragment found in gluten leading to attack of the small intestine
6
Q
list 4 symptoms of celiac disease
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- vitamin deficiencies
- diarrhea
- abdominal pain & cramping
- bloating with abdominal distension
7
Q
what causes malabsorption & vitamin deficiencies in celiac disease
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- inflammation & villous atrophy
8
Q
describe diarrhea in celiac disease
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- pale
- voluminous
- abnormally odorous
9
Q
list 2 diagnostic studies for celiac disease
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- endoscopy
- antibody blood test
10
Q
what is the only effective therapy for celiac disease
A
- gluten avoidance
11
Q
what is lactase deficiency? what does this result in?
A
- a condition in which the lactase enzyme is deficient or absent
- results in inability to break down lactose
12
Q
list 5 symptoms of lactase deficiency
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- abdominal bloating & cramps
- flatulence
- diarrhea
- NV
- borborygmi
13
Q
what is borborygmi
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- lots of BS
14
Q
list 3 diagnostic studies for lactase deficiency
A
- breath
- blood
- stool tests
15
Q
describe how the blood test for lactase deficiency works
A
- lactose is broken down into galactose & glucose
- therefore, we can check BG
- if after consumption of 75 g lactose, if the BG rises, you get increased BG & lactase is present
16
Q
list 2 types of treatment for lactase deficiency
A
- lactose avoidance
- lactase supplementation
