malabsorption
noun
mal·ab·sorp·tion
ˌma-ləb-ˈsȯrp-shən 
-ˈzȯrp-
: faulty absorption especially of nutrient materials from the gastrointestinal tract
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Several conditions cause malabsorption, including: Celiac disease: This autoimmune condition triggers the body to react when gluten (a protein in grains) is consumed.
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Cristina Mutchler, Health, 31 July 2024
The pancreas doesn't produce enough enzymes to digest food, leading to malabsorption and potentially frequent poop with foam.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 31 July 2024
People with malabsorption disorders: People with celiac disease, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis may have difficulty absorbing folate.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024
Other Medical Conditions People with medical conditions that cause intestinal malabsorption may also develop low phosphorus levels as can people taking medications that bind with phosphorus and increase its excretion from the body.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 July 2024
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Cristina Mutchler, Health, 31 July 2024
The pancreas doesn't produce enough enzymes to digest food, leading to malabsorption and potentially frequent poop with foam.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 31 July 2024
People with malabsorption disorders: People with celiac disease, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis may have difficulty absorbing folate.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024
Other Medical Conditions People with medical conditions that cause intestinal malabsorption may also develop low phosphorus levels as can people taking medications that bind with phosphorus and increase its excretion from the body.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 July 2024
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malabsorption
noun
mal·ab·sorp·tion
ˌmal-əb-ˈsȯrp-shən, -ˈzȯrp-
: faulty absorption of nutrient materials from the digestive tract
called also malassimilation
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