FAQ's on Malabsorption Syndrome in Children

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Dr. Saumil K. Shah
MD, DNB, DM, DNB
GASTROENTEROLOGIST, HEPATOLOGIST, ENDOSCOPIST

Honorary Consultant: Lilavati Hospital And Research Centre

Q. Does an acute gastrointestinal infection lead to malabsorption?
A. Yes. Acute viral or bacterial gastrointestinal infection can give rise to transient malabsorption, most probably due to damage to small intestinal villi and microvilli.

Q. Why does milk and milk products aggravate diarrhea in patients with malabsorption syndrome?
A. This occurs since small intestinal mucosal diseases causes secondary lactase deficiency. Lactase is necessary for the digestion of lactose, the disaccharide present in milk.

Q. How long is therapy necessary?
A. It is important to remember that most causes of malabsorption, except infections require continuous supervision by a doctor and necessitate prolonged therapy.

Q. Where are specific food items absorbed along the gastrointestinal tract?
A.

Food Item	Site of maximal absorption
Proteins	Jejunum and Ileum
Carbohydrates	Jejunum and Ileum
Lipids	Jejunum and Ileum
Iron	Duodenum and Jejunum
Calcium	Jejunum and Ileum
Zinc	Duodenum and Jejunum
Magnesium	Small intestine
Vitamin A	Small intestine
Vitamin B12	Ileum
Folic Acid	Jejunum
Vitamin C	Jejunum and Ileum
Vitamin D	Jejunum
Vitamin E	Jejunum and Ileum
Vitamin K	Jejunum and Ileum
Water	Jejunum, Ileum, Colon

Last created on 23-02-2001
Last updated on 10-05-2007

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