{"product_id":"2940045092531","title":"A Simple Guide to Celiac Disease and Malabsorption Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is Malabsorption syndrome?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMalabsorption syndrome is a disease resulting from impaired intestinal absorption of nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the causes of Malabsorption syndrome?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMalabsorption syndrome is usually caused by the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA. Intraluminal defects\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Pancreatic enzymes or bile salt deficiencies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Gastric or intestinal resection as a result of cancer or obstruction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Bacterial overgrowth in the intestine resulting in less nutrient absorption\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Acid hypersecretion (Zollinger-Ellison) syndrome\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB. Intestinal Mucosal Defects\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Tropical or non tropical sprue characterized by abnormalities of the intestinal villi resulting in poor absorption of food\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Parasitic disease of the intestinal such as tape-worms which feeds through the mucosa of the intestine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Tuberculosis of the intestine can cause damage to inner lining of intestine impeding absorption of food\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Chemotherapy, drug abuse, radiation can damage the mucosa of the intestines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC. Intestinal lymphatic abnormalities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Lymphanigiectasia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Congestive heart failure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Constrictive pericarditis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the symptoms of Malabsorption syndrome?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA person who has Malabsorption syndrome has the following symptoms:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Weight loss\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Anorexia or loss of appetite\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Abdominal distension and bloating\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Muscle wasting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Steatorrhea (pale bulky frothy stools) usually frequent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigns:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Vitamin deficiency especially vitamin B12 and K and folic acid\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Mineral deficiencies and anemia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow is the Diagnosis of Malabsorption syndrome made?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiagnosis can usually be made by:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. History of weight loss\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Steatorrhea - measurement of fecal fat is low\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. D-xylose test is abnormal indicating poor carbohydrate absorption\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Pancreatic function tests by duodenal aspiration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Tests for bacterial overgrowth such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. bile acid breath test\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. jejunal cultures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. urinary tryptophan metabolites\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Intestinal biopsy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the treatment of Malabsorption syndrome?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatment depends on the cause:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNon-medicinal:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Intravenous fluids, electrolytes, minerals, vitamins\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Intravenous nutrients and feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Gluten free diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Restriction of dietary fat\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Medium chain triglycerides\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Lactose free diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedicinal:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Symptomatic treatment of abdominal pain (anticholinrgics) and diarrhea (Imodium)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Pancreatic enzymes for pancreatic deficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Folic acid, vitamins and minerals replacements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Antibiotics and antiparasitics for intestinal infections\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the prognosis of Malabsorption syndrome?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrognosis depends on the underlying cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost patients usually recover if appropriately treated\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecurrence is quite common.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the preventive measures for Malabsorption syndrome?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid Chemotherapy and drugs which affect the mucosa of the intestine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid food in the tropics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid gastritis or excessive acid in the stomach\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Malabsorption\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Celiac Disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Crohn’s Disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Giardiasis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Pancreatic Cancer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 , Tropical Sprue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072277397744,"sku":"2940045092531","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940045092531_p0.jpg?v=1769890163","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940045092531","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}