11.) Malabsorption syndrome includes a variety of disorders in which the intestine is unable to properly absorb specific nutrients into the bloodstream (Cafasso & Kerr, 2015). This can hinder the absorption of various macronutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, macronutrients (vitamins and minerals), or even both (Cafasso & Kerr, 2015). Moreover, malabsorption syndrome happens when there is something preventing the bowel from taking in important fluids and nutrients. It can be caused by intrinsic disease, inflammation, or harm to the lining of the intestine (Cafasso & Kerr, 2015). Additionally, this condition can be a result of the body’s inability to create enzymes that are needed to digest certain foods or to properly mix the
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Lactase deficiency, or lactose intolerance, birth defects, diseases of the gallbladder, liver, or pancreas, Furthermore, damage to the intestine from either trauma, surgery, infection, or inflammation, and parasitic diseases (Cafasso & Kerr, 2015). The specific type of malabsorption I will discuss is Celiac disease. Celiac disease affects the small intestine and the body’s ability to both absorb and digest nutrients (Celiac Disease , n.d.). If untreated Celiac disease can be serious, and can cause other conditions like mineral and vitamin deficiencies, malnutrition, anemia, and cancer of the small intestine (Celiac Disease , …show more content…
This one of the most reliable methods because fat in the stool is usually present. Blood tests measure the malabsorption of certain nutrients such as vitamin D, folate, iron, calcium, vitamin B-12, carotene, phosphorous, albumin, and protein. A deficiency of one of these vitamins does not mean that someone has malabsorption syndrome. Normal values are not a cause for concern (Cafasso & Kerr, 2015). Breath tests are utilized to detect lactose intolerance. If lactose is not being absorbed, then bacteria within the confines of the colon will uses lactose to form hydrogen gas (Cafasso & Kerr, 2015). The patient will then exhale the gas. Presence of hydrogen gas in the breath of ingesting something that contains lactose signals that you may have an intolerance to lactose (Cafasso & Kerr,
Lactase deficiency, or lactose intolerance, birth defects, diseases of the gallbladder, liver, or pancreas, Furthermore, damage to the intestine from either trauma, surgery, infection, or inflammation, and parasitic diseases (Cafasso & Kerr, 2015). The specific type of malabsorption I will discuss is Celiac disease. Celiac disease affects the small intestine and the body’s ability to both absorb and digest nutrients (Celiac Disease , n.d.). If untreated Celiac disease can be serious, and can cause other conditions like mineral and vitamin deficiencies, malnutrition, anemia, and cancer of the small intestine (Celiac Disease , …show more content…
This one of the most reliable methods because fat in the stool is usually present. Blood tests measure the malabsorption of certain nutrients such as vitamin D, folate, iron, calcium, vitamin B-12, carotene, phosphorous, albumin, and protein. A deficiency of one of these vitamins does not mean that someone has malabsorption syndrome. Normal values are not a cause for concern (Cafasso & Kerr, 2015). Breath tests are utilized to detect lactose intolerance. If lactose is not being absorbed, then bacteria within the confines of the colon will uses lactose to form hydrogen gas (Cafasso & Kerr, 2015). The patient will then exhale the gas. Presence of hydrogen gas in the breath of ingesting something that contains lactose signals that you may have an intolerance to lactose (Cafasso & Kerr,