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GRCC PN132 test 1
GRCC PN132 Malabsorption
Question | Answer |
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Ineffective intestinal absorption of nutrients and commonly occurs with disorder of the small intestine | Malabsorption |
Celiac disease and lactose intolerance | Two major causes of malabsorption |
A hereditary disorder characterized by sensitivity to gluten. | Celiac disease. |
Absorption of nutrient, particularly fats are impaired. | Celiac disease. |
Caused by deficient lactase enzyme required to digest milk and milk products. | Lactose intolerance. |
Resection of the small intestine (short bowel syndrome) | This may lead to malabsorption |
Anorexia, abdominal bloating, diarrhea;loose, bulky foul smelly stools | Manifestations of malabsorptions |
Steathorrhea (fatty stools) | Manifestations of malabsorptions |
Wt loss, weakness (general malaise), muscle cramps, bone pain, abnormal bleeding (anemia) | Manifestations of malabsorptions |