Malabsorpsjonkan

Malabsorpsjonkan, often referred to as malabsorption syndrome, is a complex medical condition characterized by the impaired ability of the digestive system to absorb nutrients from food. This deficiency can affect the absorption of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Malabsorption can stem from a variety of underlying causes, broadly categorized into intraluminal problems, mucosal disorders, and post-absorptive defects.

Intraluminal causes involve issues within the lumen of the small intestine, such as insufficient digestive enzymes (e.g., pancreatic insufficiency) or bile salts (e.g., cholestatic liver disease), or bacterial overgrowth. Mucosal disorders, on the other hand, relate to damage or dysfunction of the intestinal lining itself, where nutrient absorption primarily occurs. Examples include celiac disease, Crohn's disease, and infections like giardiasis. Post-absorptive defects are less common and involve problems with the transport of absorbed nutrients into the bloodstream.

The symptoms of malabsorption can vary widely depending on the specific nutrients affected and the severity of the condition. Common signs include chronic diarrhea, steatorrhea (fatty stools), abdominal bloating and gas, unintended weight loss, and nutritional deficiencies leading to fatigue, anemia, bone pain, and skin or hair problems. Diagnosis typically involves a thorough medical history, physical examination, stool tests, blood tests to check for nutrient deficiencies, and sometimes imaging studies or intestinal biopsy. Treatment focuses on addressing the underlying cause, dietary modifications, and nutritional supplementation to correct deficiencies.