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'''Malabsorption syndrome''' refers to a number of disorders in which the small intestine can’t properly absorb one or more nutrients. This may be due to impaired absorption or impaired digestion. | <section begin="clinical biochemistry" />'''Malabsorption syndrome''' refers to a number of disorders in which the small intestine can’t properly absorb one or more nutrients. This may be due to impaired absorption or impaired digestion.<section end="clinical biochemistry" /> | ||
Fat malabsorption is the most common specific nutrient malabsorption. | Fat malabsorption is the most common specific nutrient malabsorption. | ||
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* Protein malabsorption – oedema, muscle atrophy | * Protein malabsorption – oedema, muscle atrophy | ||
* Carbohydrate malabsorption – water diarrhoea, flatulence | * Carbohydrate malabsorption – water diarrhoea, flatulence | ||
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== Diagnosis and evaluation == | == Diagnosis and evaluation == | ||
Many tests can be useful in the evaluation of malabsorption: | Many tests can be useful in the evaluation of malabsorption: | ||
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* Bile salt breath test/SeHCAT test – test for bile salt absorption, no longer used | * Bile salt breath test/SeHCAT test – test for bile salt absorption, no longer used | ||
* Shilling test – test for B12 absorption, no longer used | * Shilling test – test for B12 absorption, no longer used | ||
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[[Category:Gastroenterology]] | [[Category:Gastroenterology]] | ||