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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. | '''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. | ||
Fat malabsorption is the most common specific nutrient malabsorption. | Fat malabsorption is the most common specific nutrient malabsorption. | ||
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Many tests can be useful in the evaluation of malabsorption: | Many tests can be useful in the evaluation of malabsorption: | ||
* Serum ferritin – marker of iron absorption | * Serum [[ferritin]] – marker of iron absorption | ||
* Serum protein and | * Serum protein and [[albumin]]– marker of protein absorption | ||
* Microscopic examination of fat content in stool – marker of fat absorption | * Microscopic examination of fat content in stool – marker of fat absorption | ||
* Hydrogen breath test – test for carbohydrate absorption | * Hydrogen breath test – test for carbohydrate absorption | ||